With more than 25 years of experience, the dynamic and multilingual team of the Expat Welcome Desk (EWD) offers tailor-made administrative assistance to the international community settling in the Brussels-Capital Region. We provide support with any practical or legal problem that may arise during your stay.
STEP 1
Find a place to leave
Living in Brussels is a great experience. To enjoy this experience fully you need to have a suitable place to live. Each of the 19 municipalities that make up Brussels Region has its own character.
STEP 2
Sign a lease contract
Don’t rush to sign your lease but ask the Expat Welcome Desk to check it first. That will ensure that you avoid some classic mistakes!.
STEP 3
Register with the commune
If you want access to the Brussels labour market, social security or simply reside here, you will need to officially register with the municipality of your residence in Brussels and go through a range of formalities to obtain a Belgian residence permit.
STEP 4
Enroll to a health insurance
In Belgium, membership of the healthcare insurance system is not automatic; you are required to register with a mutualité/ziekenfonds and pay a subscription of +/- €10/month.
STEP 5
Find a job
Finding a job in Brussels might be difficult if you do not speak a minimum of French or Dutch, which are the two official languages of the Brussels-Capital Region.
STEP 6
Pay your taxes
Living in Brussels is a great experience. To enjoy this experience fully you need to have a suitable place to live. Each of the 19 municipalities that make up Brussels Region has its own character.
STEP 7
Choose a mean for transport
Living in Brussels is a great experience. To enjoy this experience fully you need to have a suitable place to live. Each of the 19 municipalities that make up Brussels Region has its own character.
STEP 8
Find a school for your children
Living in Brussels is a great experience. To enjoy this experience fully you need to have a suitable place to live. Each of the 19 municipalities that make up Brussels Region has its own character.
STEP 9
Organise your daily live
Living in Brussels is a great experience. To enjoy this experience fully you need to have a suitable place to live. Each of the 19 municipalities that make up Brussels Region has its own character.
STEP 10
Be part of Brussels
Enjoy the social and cultural life of the city! In Brussels, you will find numerous associations, cultural and social events to entertain yourself. visit.brussels (the Brussels tourist agency) will provide you with all necessary information visit.brussels But you can also…
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