07 January 2026

Belgium increases processing fees for certain immigration applications

Effective 1 January 2026, the Belgian government increased processing fees for certain immigration applications. The revised fees apply to individuals who booked an appointment with the immigration authorities before 1 January 2026 but did not submit their application as of this date. Employers may take into account the revised application processing fees and plan accordingly.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2026-0136