Belgium•Europe3 months
EUR €180
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU nationals aged 18-30 participating in EU-recognized volunteer schemes in Belgium for up to 12 months.
Belgium's Volunteer Visa is for non-EU nationals aged 18–30 participating in EU-recognized voluntary service schemes within Belgium. It provides work authorization and residence permission for non-profit sector placements, such as humanitarian, environmental, or social initiatives. The hosting organization serves as the petitioner in the sponsorship process.
The visa permits up to 12 months of stay and is not renewable. The application fee is EUR 180, and processing takes approximately 90 days. Spouses may work without restriction. No permanent residence pathway is available.
This visa is ideal for young volunteers from outside the EU seeking to gain experience in humanitarian, environmental, or social sectors while contributing to Belgian communities.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Health insurance required
Age: 18-30
Valid passport
Volunteer placement letter
Health insurance
Volunteer authorization application (sponsor)
Volunteer agreement (sponsor)
| Volunteer Visa Application | — |
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