How many hours can a student officially work in Belgium

For students, earning money matters, but within the legal limits. In Belgium, students may work a maximum of 600 hours per calendar year under the favourable student status.

🎓 Annual limit for student work

• A maximum of 600 hours between 1 January and 31 December
• You register your hours via Student@work
• Mind how you spread them: take exam periods into account

What if you work more than 600 hours?

Then the favourable social-security rate lapses and you are treated as a regular employee. This affects your:

• Net pay
• Tax return
• Entitlement to the growth package / child benefit

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