The Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) is the leading Belgian business association for companies engaged in doing business in or with China. We are a non-profit organization established in the 1980s following China’s open-door policy and we are located in Brussels, the heart of Europe.

Whether you are a Chinese national living and working in Belgium, preparing for your assignment from abroad, or a Belgian company employing Chinese talent, navigating Belgium’s immigration framework remains essential — especially in light of the significant policy changes across all three regions over the last year.

Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia have each introduced new rules impacting employment-based immigration and self-employment procedures. With the landscape evolving, now is the right time for a clear and concise update.

What’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what are the key challenges to watch out for?

We’ll provide a hands-on refresher covering:

– Work permit vs single permit procedures
– Short stay vs long stay scenarios
– Immigration routes for self-employed professionals
– The digitalisation of immigration formalities (Single Permit, Schengen visa, ETIAS…)
– Practical tips on navigating exemptions and recent implementation trends


Join us for this status update during the BCECC’s webinar “Working in Belgium as a Chinese Professional – Immigration Update & Practical Insights” on September 25, 2025 at 11:00 CET (17:00 CST).

Get the latest insights to support your planning, compliance, and onboarding processes in Belgium!

Agenda:

11:00-11:10: Opening remarks by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC
11:10-11:50: Presentation by Mr. Alexander De Nys, Head Global Mobility of Xpatriate
11:50-12:05: Q&A session
12:05-12:10: Closing remarks by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC

Registration:

Free of charge, but registration is mandatory

Location:

Zoom (link will be sent to the participants one day before the event)

Interested in joining us? Please fill in below registration form before September 20 2025

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