It is generally permissible for employers in Belgium to request references and perform education checks on job applicants, as long as the applicant has given their consent. Criminal background checks are only allowed under exceptional circumstances and must be relevant to the proposed work and subject to proportionality requirements. Employers are also required to ensure immigration compliance, including obtaining a work permit or residence permit as necessary for foreign employees. It is important for employers to follow all applicable laws and regulations when conducting background checks on job applicants.

Zinc's background check turnaround times

Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Country details
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
22
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Credit
Education (days)
14.00
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
20
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Background check summary

Education Checks: permissible
Criminal Checks: some restrictions
Credit/financial checks: some restrictions
Medical screening: some restrictions
Adverse media: permissible
Union membership: restricted
Political views: restricted
Address: some restrictions
Country details
Birthrate
10.38
Population
11,589,623
capital
Brussels
GDP ($/capita)
29100
TLD
.be
developed/developing
Developed
Currency
Euro
Net migration
1.23
Literacy(%)
98

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