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The practical guide for mobile researchers describes
the legal requirements and administrative tasks that
must be fulfilled by foreign researchers coming to work
in Belgium. The guide focuses on 4 profiles; Student with
a fellowship (pre-doctoral), Doctoral student with a
fellowship (PhD), Post-doctoral researcher with a fellowship,
Researcher with an employment contract.
The guide for mobile researchers to Belgium (former version - 2008) can be
downloaded here: 
(PDF - 475 Ko; Apr 2008; English)
In 2011, a new guide for mobile researchers “to and from” Belgium has been realized.
It is addressed to all researchers planning to move toward Belgium whether they come
from the European Economic Area or from further. This guide encompasses updated information pertaining to employment (work permit), entry and residence rights (visa, registration), social security, labour laws (pension, unemployment), taxes, and much more.
A new section dedicated to researchers leaving Belgium has also been added.
The guide for mobile researchers to Belgium (new version - 2011) can be downloaded here: (PDF - 475 Ko; updated May 2011; English)
