BELGIUM – LSM, LOUVAIN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT School support: LSM International Office supports incoming students in providing basic information about practical information for their stay (documents for administration, list of contacts) and in obtaining the necessary certificates to apply which can be found here. LSM Corporate Relations Office organizes activities with companies and provides information & opportunities to students to find opportunities. However, a potential constraint exists for foreign students as companies might request knowledge of French or Dutch (there are 3 official languages in Belgium: French- Dutch-German). Contacts: For general information about CEMS Programme @ LSM: Ambra Cardinali – CEMS Programme Manager: ambra.cardinali@uclouvain.be. For internship opportunities: Sandra Gilet - CEMS Corporate Relations Manager: sandra.gilet@uclouvain.be.
Legislation: No work permit is required if your internship is mandatory for your studies and in order to be graduated. For EU citizens, the identity card or a passport is generally sufficient. Foreigners with another nationality may need a visa. Visa application is the responsibility of the FPS Foreign Affairs and you must apply at the Belgian Embassy or the consulate in the country where you live. If there is no Belgian embassy or consulate in the country where you live, you must apply to the Belgian Embassy that has been appointed for your country. In some cases, the visa application procedure may take a long time.
Further information: Federal Government website (here and here) About visa issues (here and here) Work permit (here)
Requested documents: Students must have a valid passport or ID card and a proof of health insurance.
Company support: Depends on the company and its recruitment policy. CEMS Internship Guide 2021/2022
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