Free tool·Instant result·Official 2026 lists
Is my international recruitment possible?
This simulator checks in 3 minutes whether your role appears on Belgium's official shortage occupation lists — and tells you which permit procedure applies, the expected timeline and the conditions to meet a single permit.
Eligibility confirmed
Your role is cross-referenced against the Actiris, Forem and VDAB 2026 lists — with the candidate's qualification level.
Procedure & timeline
Reduced market test, full exemption or blocked: you know exactly what to expect before you start.
Next steps
Based on your result, you go directly to available profiles or to the appropriate legal guidance.
For Belgian employers looking to recruit outside the EU · and international workers who want to know their chances
Complete the 4 steps below · No registration required
Step 1/4
Job context
2 required fields — takes 30 seconds.
👆 Select a region above first
Optional — refines the result
Concrete results
Profiles already match your need
Qualified international workers are available on the platform — in shortage sectors across Belgium. Access them directly or create an account to get matched.
Free access · No commitment · Instant results
Roles still eligible for a Belgian single permit in 2026
Each year, the three Belgian regions publish their official shortage occupation lists: Actiris for Brussels-Capital, Le Forem for Wallonia, and the VDAB for Flanders. A role appearing on one of these lists may benefit from a faster single permit procedure, with a lighter or fully removed labour market test depending on the region.
In 2026, the most represented sectors remain construction, healthcare, IT, transport and logistics, as well as several technical industrial roles. The simulator above helps Belgian employers quickly assess whether their recruitment may fit within that more favourable framework.