Can my spouse and children join me on a Belgian EU Blue Card, and can my spouse work?

One of the main advantages of the Blue Card is faster family reunification. Unlike many permits, you do not need to have lived in Belgium for a set period before your family can apply to join you.

Your spouse or partner is generally granted access to the labour market, meaning they can work without the long restrictions that apply to some other family-reunification permits. Children can also be reunited under the family reunification rules.