Single permit in Belgium

You've found the right candidate. We help them start working in Belgium.

Q: In which Region must the file be submitted?

It depends on the worker's main place of employment: Wallonia (SPW), Brussels-Capital (Brussels Economy & Employment), Flanders or the German-speaking Community. We cover the whole of Belgium.

Persoproject is a bureau social (Belgian HR & payroll office): we handle everything from A to Z — from the single permit to your worker's first payslip (contract, Dimona and payroll included).

A clear process, explained simply
One contact from start to finish
Less stress, more results

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Our difference · Licensed social secretariat

With us, everything is handled from A to Z — from the permit to the first payslip

A lawyer or an agent files your permit application… then leaves you to handle the rest. Persoproject is a bureau social (a licensed Belgian HR & payroll office): the same contact takes care of the contract, the Dimona and payroll. One partner, from start to finish.

Single permit Others stop here

We keep going — without you filling in a single form:

Employment contract Dimona Payroll Follow-up & renewals

The result: your worker is hired, compliant and paid — without you handling a single form.

Why companies choose us

Hiring someone from abroad is exciting. The paperwork, far less — so we take it off your hands.

You don't know which documents to provide

We give you a simple, clear checklist.

You don't know which Region to file in

We determine the right Region for your situation.

You're worried a document is missing

We check everything before submitting the application.

You don't know when the worker can start

We keep you informed at every step.

A mishandled single permit gets expensive

It's not just a form: it's your responsibility as an employer — and your candidate is waiting.

Illegal employment

Hiring without the right permit falls under social criminal law: penalties, fines, a ban on hiring.

Months lost

An incomplete file pushes the timeline from 2 to 4 months. Long enough for your candidate to accept elsewhere.

A rejected file

Wrong Region, missing document, unsuitable procedure: everything has to start again from scratch.

Eliminating that risk is exactly our job. A clear, fixed quote within 24h — no surprises, no obligation.

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More than just administrative support

Most stop at filing. We go all the way to the first payslip.

Many providers stop at filing the application

Filing without a full review
No proactive follow-up
No link with the contract or payroll
You handle the rest alone

Persoproject coordinates the single permit, the contract, Dimona and payroll

Full review and tailored advice
Administrative follow-up until the decision
Contract drafting and Dimona
Smooth handover to payroll

How it works

We review your situation

We look at who you want to hire, for what role and in which Region.

You get a clear checklist

We tell you which documents the company and the worker must provide.

We check the documents

We make sure the file is complete and compliant.

We submit and follow up

We answer the authorities' questions and keep you posted on progress.

We prepare the start of work

Once approved, we help you with the contract, Dimona and payroll.

The Persoproject team — Anis, Rachid and Marine, your contacts for your single permit file

1 dedicated contactfrom first call to the electronic card

A team, not a ticket

Behind your file, a real person who knows your name

The single permit is technical and stressful. At Persoproject, you're not passed from one department to another: the same person handles your file from the first talk to your worker starting — and stays reachable whenever you have a question.

25 years of HR & social expertise, passed down through generations
Answers in plain language, no administrative jargon
We speak your language: FR · NL · EN · AR · IT · ES

They trust us

“Excellent support and very professional service. Special thanks to Marine for her availability, responsiveness and careful follow-up of our file. Highly recommend.”

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“Great collaboration with Persoproject. The team is responsive, available and gives clear, fast answers. The administrative and payroll follow-up is serious and professional.”

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“Very professional, attentive, responsive. A team that takes your files seriously and delivers on time. A trusted partner for our management.”

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Frequently asked questions

Everything an employer wonders before hiring a non-EU worker.

Who must submit the single permit application?

It's the employer (or their agent) who files the application, not the worker. If your company has no establishment in Belgium, you are legally required to appoint a Belgian provider registered with the NSSO (ONSS) — that's our role.

Is my candidate eligible?

It depends on the region, the role and the salary: shortage occupation, highly skilled profile, EU Blue Card, intra-corporate transfer… That's what our free check is for: in 15 minutes you know whether the case is viable.

In which Region must the file be submitted?

Based on the worker's main place of employment: Wallonia (SPW), Brussels-Capital (Brussels Economy & Employment), Flanders or the German-speaking Community. We cover the whole of Belgium.

How long does the procedure take?

The region has a maximum of 120 days once the file is complete. With a well-built file, we get the decision within 1 to 2 months. An incomplete file can double these timelines.

What is the difference between the single permit and a work permit?

The classic work permit no longer exists for employment of more than 90 days: it has been merged with the residence permit into the single permit. So a single permit application is what must be filed.

Can you also handle the contract and payroll?

Yes. Persoproject is a social secretariat (bureau social): we draft the contract, file the Dimona and run payroll. One single contact from the permit to the first payslip.

Can the candidate start before the permit is issued?

Only from the positive decision. An annex 49 may authorise starting work while waiting for the electronic card. Without it, the employment is illegal — and the penalties are heavy.

What happens at renewal?

The renewal must be requested between 4 months and 1 month before expiry. We alert you in time and prepare the file with no interruption of activity. After 2 to 4 years, an unlimited permit can be requested.

In which languages do you support us?

In French, Dutch, English, Arabic, Italian and Spanish — a rare asset for single permit cases.

How much does your support cost?

Our fees depend on the complexity of the file. We give you a clear, fixed quote within 24h after the scoping call. No surprises, no line-by-line billing.