EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM IN BEIJING
Job Offer
The Embassy of Belgium in Beijing is looking for a VISA OFFICER (m/f/x)
Position: University level operative – diplomatic field (GS6/0)
Location: Embassy of Belgium, Sanlitun Lu 6, 100600, Beijing
Deadline for application: 19/07/2026 - 23:59 (Beijing time)

Job Description
Main tasks:
As a “visa officer”: under the supervision of the hierarchical superiors (Consul General, Consul and Senior Visa Officer), you will organise the day-to-day operation of the visa section (managing visa assistants) with a view of efficient processing of all visa applications submitted to the Embassy. This will require you to be a point of contact for our external service provider (VFS) as well as other Embassies (regarding cooperation within the Schengen-framework).
Examples of tasks as a visa officer:
Examine visa applications encoded by visa assistants (documents, possible fraud, …);
Report on visa phenomena (including statistics, fraud, ...) to the hierarchy;
Participate in Local Schengen Cooperation meetings if required;
Follow, adapt and apply the new visa procedures when notified by the relevant authorities;
Take part in punctual evaluation of Visa Applications Centers;
Draft correspondence to applicants, authorities (internal/external), etc.

As a front office operative, you welcome and receive the frontline questions, requests and documents of Belgian (administrative assistance) or foreign citizens (visa applications). You represent the consular section while providing a client-oriented service.

Required Degree and Competences
Master’s degree
Excellent command (C1 level) of Dutch and/or French (knowledge of both is an asset)
Excellent command of English (C1)
Excellent command of Chinese (minimum HSK5 level, HSK6 is preferred)
Being a citizen of the European Union or a Schengen country
Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
A great sense of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail
A capacity for analysis and synthesis
Good IT knowledge (Office 365)
Any previous working experience in government administration or with visa issues will be considered an asset

Selection Procedure
After a pre-screening based on CV and cover letter, the selection procedure will comprise a written test and oral interview (both will be held online for those not currently in China), during which the applicant’s skills and motivation for this position will be evaluated. The interview will also allow applicants to raise any questions they may have about the position.
Appointment to the position is subject to passing a security screening.

Practical details
Gross monthly salary: 28,740.00 RMB
13th month provided at the end of the year
1 year local contract (renewable for 1 year maximum)
No allowances for housing costs or holiday transportation
Financial assistance will be offered in obtaining Chinese work permit
Estimated starting date: September 2026 (negotiable) but no later than 1 October

Applications
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to beijing.consular@diplobel.fed.be no later than 19/07/2026, 23:59 (Beijing time), clearly stating your name and “Visa Officer” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
In the meantime, for any questions related to this position, please contact the embassy by email (beijing.consular@diplobel.fed.be).