The Royal Decree of 13 March 20111 aims to broaden the scope of the Belgian work permit exemption for non-European Economic Area EEA nationals in Belgium on business trips or attending scientific congresses. The Royal Decree, which took effect on 8 April 2011, allows individuals to visit Belgium on a business trip without the need to obtain Belgian work permits, provided the business trip lasts less than 20 consecutive days and the individual spends less than 60 working days per calendar year in Belgium on business trips.Related posts:Belgium: Work Permit Exemption for Managers at Headquarter CompaniesBelgium: Shifts in Applying Expatriate TaxationVietnam: Maximum Stay for Business Visitors Shortened; New Document Requirements for Family Members of Work Permit Holders