Are you a professional driver from outside the EU/EEA and looking for a good job with visa help? Belgium needs many drivers right now. Belgium is in the centre of Europe, so it is very important for transport and logistics. There is a big shortage of drivers, especially for delivery and trucks. This simple guide will show you step by step how to get a delivery driver job in Belgium with visa sponsorship in 2025–2026.
Understanding the Market Demand and Required Roles
Belgium always needs more drivers. The country has three regions: Flanders (Dutch-speaking), Wallonia (French-speaking), and Brussels (both languages). Each region has its own job rules, but all of them need drivers badly.
The Transport Sector’s Need for Foreign Talent
Many Belgian drivers are getting older and retiring. It is hard to find new people who want this job. That is why companies are happy to hire good drivers from other countries.
Most needed jobs:
- Van drivers (small delivery vans)
- Last-mile delivery drivers (bringing packages to homes)
- HGV / truck drivers (big trucks with C or CE licence)
- Courier drivers
These jobs are on the official “shortage occupation list” in every region. When a job is on this list, it is easier for the company to sponsor your visa.
Best places to work:
- Around Antwerp Port (biggest port in Europe)
- Brussels area
- Industrial zones in Wallonia
- Logistics parks in Flanders
Tip: Search jobs in Dutch (“bestuurder vrachtwagen”, “bezorger”) and in French (“chauffeur livreur”, “conducteur poids lourd”). This way you see more offers.
Navigating the Regionalized Single Permit (Permis Unique) Process
For non-EU drivers who want to stay longer than 90 days, you need the Single Permit (in French: Permis Unique, in Dutch: Enige Vergunning). This one paper gives you the right to live AND work in Belgium.
The Three Key Stages of Single Permit Application
- Get a real job offer first You must find a Belgian company that wants to hire you and is ready to do the visa paperwork. The employer starts the application for you online.
- Labour Market Test For normal driver jobs (not highly skilled), the employer must prove they tried to find a Belgian or EU driver first but could not. The regional office (VDAB in Flanders, Forem in Wallonia, Actiris in Brussels) checks this. Because drivers are on the shortage list, this step is usually fast and positive.
- Final approval The region gives work permission → Federal Immigration Office checks residence part → If both say YES, you get the Single Permit. The whole process takes maximum 4 months (often faster for shortage jobs).
You do NOT need to be in Belgium to start the application.
Financial and Legal Compliance: Your Worker Rights
Minimum Wage and Sectoral Agreements
As a driver you will earn good money in Belgium.
- National minimum gross salary 2025: around €2,030 per month (it changes a little every year).
- Transport sector minimum (Joint Committee 140): usually higher, between €2,100 – €2,600 gross per month for full-time drivers + extra pay for night/weekend + meal vouchers + bonus.
Normal working week: 38 hours. Overtime is paid extra or you get free days.
Your employer pays your taxes and social security. After deductions, you keep about 65–70 % of the gross salary in your pocket.
Key Requirements for Professional Drivers
To work as a professional driver in Belgium you need:
- Valid driving licence from your home country (category B for vans, C/CE for trucks)
- Code 95 (Certificate of Professional Competence) – if you don’t have it yet, many companies help you get it in Belgium after you arrive
- Clean police record certificate from your country
- Medical certificate for professional drivers
- Passport valid at least 1 year
- Proof of place to live in Belgium (the company often helps with this)
Age: usually minimum 21 years for truck drivers.
Actionable Tips for Securing Sponsorship
How to find a company that will sponsor you:
- Apply to big logistics companies – they do visa sponsorship every year:
- DHL, FedEx, UPS, Amazon
- Belgian companies: bpost/PostNL, Katoen Natie, H.Essers, Ninatrans, Jost Group, Delhaize/Ahold transport
- Use the right job websites:
- vdab.be (Flanders)
- forem.be (Wallonia)
- actiris.brussels (Brussels)
- indeed.be, stepstone.be, jobat.be
- Write in your CV: “Looking for Single Permit sponsorship” and “Shortage occupation – professional driver”.
- Contact companies directly – many have “international recruitment” email.
- Be ready for a phone or video interview.
Ready to Start Your Belgian Driving Career?
Belgium really needs professional drivers in 2025 and 2026. The visa process is clear, the salary is good, and many big companies are ready to sponsor you today.
Start applying now on VDAB, Forem, Actiris and big company websites. Good drivers with clean licence and positive attitude get job offers fast.
Good luck on the open road – your new life in Belgium is waiting!
Disclaimer:
This information is for help and education only. Always check the latest rules with the official Belgian embassy, regional employment offices (VDAB/Forem/Actiris) or Immigration Office (DVZ) before you apply. Salaries and rules can change.