Thinking about moving to Belgium?
Whether you’re relocating for a new job, joining your partner or family, starting university, moving because of an EU or international posting, or simply beginning a new adventure, arriving in a new country comes with a surprisingly long list of decisions.
Where should you live? How much should you budget for housing? Which schools should you consider? How do Belgian banks, insurance, healthcare and utilities work? Do you need a car? And what administrative formalities need to be completed after you arrive?
Together Magazine has been helping Belgium’s international community navigate life in the country for more than 20 years.
Now we’d like to make your move easier.
Complete our short Belgium Relocation Questionnaire below and we’ll use your answers to help create a personalised relocation plan based on your circumstances and priorities.
Where appropriate, we can also connect you with trusted local professionals and service providers who specialise in helping international residents in Belgium.
Your Personal Belgium Relocation Questionnaire
1. Where are you moving from?
Country: ______________________________
City: _________________________________
2. When are you planning to move to Belgium?
- Within the next month
- 1–3 months
- 3–6 months
- 6–12 months
- Still researching
3. Why are you moving to Belgium?
- New job
- EU institution / international organisation
- Diplomatic posting
- Family / partner
- University / studies
- Starting a business
- Retirement
- Other: __________________________
4. Where will you be working or studying?
Organisation / employer / university:
Location:
5. Who is moving with you?
Number of adults: ______
Number of children: ______
Children’s ages: ______________________
6. Where would you prefer to live?
- Brussels
- Flemish Brabant
- Walloon Brabant
- Antwerp
- Leuven
- Waterloo
- Tervuren
- Other: __________________________
- I’m not sure — I’d like advice
7. What is your approximate monthly housing budget?
- Under €1,000
- €1,000–€1,500
- €1,500–€2,000
- €2,000–€3,000
- €3,000–€5,000
- €5,000+
- Not sure yet
8. Are you planning to rent or buy?
- Rent
- Buy
- Considering both
- Not sure yet
9. What type of home are you looking for?
- Apartment
- House
- Furnished apartment
- Serviced apartment
- Short-term accommodation
- Other: __________________________
Bedrooms required: ______
10. What would you like help with?
Select everything that applies:
- Finding a home
- Buying property
- International schools
- Local schools
- Banking
- Health insurance
- Home insurance
- Car insurance
- Buying or leasing a car
- Electricity, gas and utilities
- Internet and mobile phone
- Belgian administration
- Tax advice
- Legal advice
- Moving company
- Furniture and home services
- Healthcare
- Language courses
- Sports and fitness clubs
- Business networking
- Social clubs and activities
- Restaurants and lifestyle
- Other: __________________________
Would You Like Introductions to Trusted Partners?
Together works with companies and professionals serving Belgium’s international community.
Would you like us to introduce you to relevant trusted partners based on the answers above?
- Yes
- No
We will only make introductions relevant to the services you’ve indicated you need.
Your Contact Details
First name: ________________________
Last name: _________________________
Email: _____________________________
Telephone / WhatsApp: ______________
Preferred language: ________________
What Happens Next?
Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, email your answers to david@togethermedia.eu
Together can help you identify the priorities for your move and the practical steps you should consider before and after arriving in Belgium.
Depending on your answers, this could include finding the right neighbourhood, identifying suitable schools, organising banking and insurance, setting up utilities, arranging transport and understanding some of the essential administrative procedures involved in becoming a Belgian resident.
And you don’t have to figure everything out alone.
Together Magazine has been guiding internationals through life in Belgium for more than 20 years. During that time, we have built relationships with businesses, organisations and professionals across the country.
Where you request assistance, we’ll help connect you with relevant local experts who understand the particular needs of international residents.
Complete your personal Belgium relocation questionnaire and start planning your new life in Belgium today.
You can also check out our full Expat Guide here
