Belgium, Brussels Publishes Updated Labour Shortage Occupation List for 2026

• The Brussels Capital Region has published its updated 2026 list of labor shortage occupations, identifying professions for which employer demand significantly exceeds the number of available qualified workers.  

Labor Shortage Occupation List for 2026 

On July 1, 2026, Actiris, the Brussels regional employment service, released its annual update of critical functions and labor shortage occupations in the Brussels Capital Region.  

The list identifies occupations experiencing significant recruitment challenges due to a shortage of qualified candidates.  

What Is the Shortage Occupation List 

The Brussels government notes that the list supports economic migration by facilitating access to the regional labor market for foreign nationals who are qualified to work in occupations experiencing labor shortages.  

Employers seeking to recruit international talent for hard-to-fill positions may benefit from the inclusion of a role on the shortage occupation list when planning hiring and sponsorship strategies.  

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