Webinar - Belgium: Changes to Immigration Policy in Flanders and to Family Reunification Rules
Fragomen will host a webinar on recent changes to Belgium’s immigration policies. The session will cover two main areas: first, new rules in the Flanders Region concerning economic migration, including labour migration pathways, contractual liability, and labour market testing; and second, nationwide modifications affecting family reunification, such as stricter financial criteria for visa applications. The webinar will also highlight practical implications for businesses employing foreign nationals.
What
The webinar will be led by Fragomen Senior Manager Wout Van Doren and Associate Pauline Chomel. It will examine key changes in the Flanders Region, including:
- stricter rules on contractual chain liability for illegal employment
- tighter labour market testing, and
- reduced pathways for lower-skilled roles.
The webinar will also address stricter financial thresholds for family reunification visa applications and their potential impact on employers.
When
On 13 January 2026 from 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM CET.
Where
Online.
More information
For further details and to register, please visit this page.