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Medical & Healthcare in Belgium
Medical career in Belgium with clear guidance
Doctors and nurses can work in Belgium through a clear pathway: recognition of the professional title by the competent Community, followed by a professional visa via the FPS Public Health and the required registrations. Candidates must submit their own official applications. Europe Work Pass provides checklists, guidance, pre-checks and reminders, and supports you until your start. For healthcare institutions, this means fast access to international specialists who comply with Belgian regulations.
Doctors
Requirements for doctors
- Medical degree with certified translations
- Recognition of the professional title by the competent Community (e.g. Flanders: Department of Care)
- Professional visa (FPS Public Health) to legally practise
- Registration with the Order of Physicians
- Work & residence for non-EU (usually Single Permit via employer)
Step-by-step plan for doctors
- Quick Scan and route per region and hospital
- Apply for recognition of the professional title at the Community (you submit); typically followed by the professional visa (FPS)
- Register with the Order of Physicians (you submit)
- Start employment and, for non-EU, Single Permit (submitted by employer)
Nurses
Requirements for nurses
- Nursing diploma with certified translations
- Recognition of the basic title “nurse” by the competent Community
- Professional visa (FPS Public Health) to practise
- Work & residence for non-EU (often Single Permit via employer)
Step-by-step plan for nurses
- Quick Scan: region, employer and language track
- Apply for recognition of the basic title at the Community (you submit); typically followed by the professional visa (FPS)
- Possible specialisations later after additional training/experience
- Start employment and onboarding (and Single Permit if non-EU)
What Europe Work Pass does
- Roadmap: recognition (Community) → professional visa (FPS) → registrations
- Document checklists, pre-checks, timelines and reminders
- Employer matching and interview scheduling
- Onboarding and follow-up during the first months
What you do
- Submit all official applications yourself (recognition, professional visa, residence/registrations)
- Plan and attend appointments with authorities and the Order
- Provide original documents and certified translations on time
- Sign your own contracts for employment, insurance and housing
Recognition & professional visa
Step-by-step guidance: Community recognition and professional visa via the FPS Public Health.
Employer matching
We arrange interviews with healthcare providers and help select the best offer.
Onboarding & follow-up
Support with registrations, insurances and a smooth start in the team.
Why choose Europe Work Pass
- Clear route: Community recognition followed by professional visa
- Collaboration with Belgian hospitals and care networks
- Tight document flow with checklists, pre-checks and reminders
- Follow-up beyond your start for sustainable placement