Regional Employment Permit

Common bottleneck roles include Specialized Nurses, HVAC Technicians, Industrial Engineers, Truck Drivers (C/CE), and Web Developers.

Yes. Generally, for the first period (usually 12 months), the Single Permit is tied to a specific employer and a specific shortage location.

Yes. Single Permit holders for shortage roles have the same family reunification rights as highly skilled workers.

The regional Bottleneck lists are typically updated annually or bi-annually based on employment statistics from VDAB, Actiris, and Forem.

If your role is removed while you hold the permit, you can usually still renew it with the same employer. However, switching to a NEW role that is no longer on the list requires a standard LMT.