Expatica Belgium: Moving to Belgium

Expat Guide

Moving to Belgium

Are you planning to move to Belgium? Get up to speed with everything you need to know about your new home with our collection of expert guides on moving to Belgium. Whether you’re looking for immigration requirements, must-watch Belgian movies, or public holiday dates, you’ll find them here.

About Belgium

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An introduction to Belgium

 If you’re considering moving to Belgium, find out why multicultural Belgium is the perfect backdrop for moving abroad, including 10 top Belgian facts.

Living as an expat in Belgium

Our guide gives you the truth about expat life in Belgium, from the...

30 facts you didn’t know about Belgium

Test your knowledge with these Belgian facts – did you know the Big...

The cost of living in Belgium: how much do you need?

Can you afford to live in Belgium? Find out with our guide to...

An introduction to Belgian people

From culture and religion to fashion and popular pastimes, learn more about Belgian...
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Relocation

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Moving to Belgium: the ultimate checklist

 If you’re moving to Belgium, then make sure you’re fully prepared before you step foot on Belgian soil with our ultimate checklist.

Removals to Belgium: your relocation options

Planning to relocate to Belgium? Here’s what you need to know on removals...

10 things to do during your first week in Belgium

From finding a job to buying that all-important first waffle, here’s our list...

Society & History

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The history of Belgium

 The history of Belgium involves lengthy periods under the rule of other European empires, as well as its own era of imperial conquest.

The greatest Belgian inventions

Belgium’s small size belies the country’s huge influence on world history. See how...

The best Belgian movies

Belgium always punches well above its weight in art and film is no...

The Belgian family unit

In Belgium, the most efficient matriarchy is cleverly disguised as a patriarchy. Here’s...

Making friends in Belgium

Friends make a bad place bearable, and a good place fantastic. Here are...
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Visas & Immigration

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Visas and permits in Belgium

 Eager to experience life in the heart of Europe? Find out about immigration and visas to travel, work, study, and live in Belgium.

The family reunion visa in Belgium

Find out about family reunion visas, who can apply, and the application process...

Belgian work visas and permits

Do you need a visa to work in Belgium? Learn about the different...

Permanent residency in Belgium

The permanent residence card is a useful option for foreign residents looking to...

Applying for Belgian citizenship

Learn all there is to know about Belgian citizenship, the conditions you’ll have...
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Where to Live

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Where to live in Belgium

 Living in Brussels is popular, but there are many picturesque Belgian cities to live in Belgium, such as Antwerp, Ghent, Tervuren, or Waterloo.

Where to live in Brussels

From the bustling city center to the green areas of Uccle, here are...

Where to live in Antwerp: the best neighborhoods

Look beyond Brussels and get to grips with Belgium’s capital of cool thanks...
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