Belgium’s Guaranteed Average Minimum Monthly Income “Gewaarborgd Gemiddeld Minimum Maandinkomen (GGMMI)” or “Revenu Minimum Mensuel Moyen Garanti (RMMMG)” has increased to EUR 2,233.61 gross per month following the latest indexation.
The increase may affect certain residence and work authorization categories if eligibility is linked to general remuneration requirements.1
The increase is expected to be most relevant in the context of family reunification applications.
For many family reunification procedures, sponsors must demonstrate sufficient, stable and regular financial resources. The GGMMI/RMMMG serves as an important benchmark when the authorities assess whether this requirement is met.
As a result, individuals who previously satisfied the financial conditions may no longer meet the revised benchmark. This could affect the eligibility of certain family reunification applications.
Beyond compliance, family reunification can influence employee well-being, engagement and long-term retention. Difficulties bringing family members to Belgium may affect the international employee experience and an employer’s ability to retain key talent.
Highly skilled employees
For highly skilled employees, the increase is not expected to affect immigration eligibility. These categories remain subject to their own specific salary thresholds, which are considerably higher than the GGMMI/RMMMG benchmark.
Other work authorization categories
For certain categories where eligibility is assessed against general remuneration requirements rather than dedicated immigration salary thresholds, employers may wish to verify continued compliance. A case-by-case assessment may be appropriate where remuneration is close to the applicable benchmark.
Family reunification
The GGMMI/RMMMG plays an important role in assessing whether sponsors have sufficient financial resources to support accompanying family members. The increase may therefore affect:
Early assessment may help identify potential challenges before an application is submitted.
In light of the increase, employers may wish to consider the following:
Although the increase concerns a salary benchmark, its implications may extend beyond immigration compliance. Family reunification is often a key factor in the successful relocation and long-term retention of international talent.
A proactive review can help employers identify affected cases, reduce unexpected issues during immigration procedures and support their international workforce effectively. KPMG in Belgium can support employers with case assessments, immigration planning, and coordinated advice across tax, social security, employment law, reward, and payroll.
If assignees and/or their program managers have questions about the scope of this update, its application, potential impact or appropriate next steps, they should consult their qualified professional or a member of the GMS team with KPMG in Belgium (see the Contacts section).
1 Federal Public Service Employment - Labour and Social Dialogue, “Remuneration.”
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