Whether you are a Chinese company assigning an employee to Belgium, a Chinese national preparing to pursue self-employed activities in Belgium, or a Belgian company hiring Chinese talent, navigating Belgium’s immigration framework is 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. Finally, we also take a close look at the roll out of Europe’s Smart Border Package with the launch of the Entry/Exit System as from October.
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
- Roll out of EU Smart Borders: EES (October 2025) & ETIAS (Q4 2026)
- 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 at 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)