Belgium Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Belgium. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Belgium.
Property
- Introduction: The property market in Belgium
- Investing in property: Purchasing a home in Belgium
- Mortgage: The mortgage system in Belgium
- Letting: Renting and leasing in Belgium
Culture
- Belgian cultural clichés: The truth about Belgium
- Comic strips, a typical Belgian art: The ninth art
- Manneken Pis : The pride of Brussels
- Music festivals in Belgium: Summers full of music and beer
- The Belgian Beer culture : Brush up on your Belgium beer knowledge
Travel & Leisure
- Best things to do in Brussels: Enriching, fun and delicious
- Driving in Belgium: Road network, traffic regulations & mandatory equipment
- Public transport in Belgium: How to get around
- Driver’s license: How to get a driving permit in Belgium
- Owning a vehicle in Belgium: How to import, register and insure your car
Visas & Permits
- Visas for Belgium: Requirements and application procedures
- Residence permits & Identity cards: How to obtain them
- Work permits: Types of permits and application procedure
- Citizenship: How to become a Belgian citizen
- Apostilles: What are they and how to obtain them
Jobs
- Introduction: The Belgian job market for foreigners
- Qualifications: What qualifications do I need to get a job in Belgium
- Employment Agencies: Public and Private Employment Agencies
- International Civil Service: Working for an international organisation
- Job hunting: How to look for a job in Belgium
- Job Applications in Belgium: CVs and cover letters
- Working in Belgium: Salary and working conditions
- Employment contracts: What employment contracts entail
- Social Security: The Belgian social security system
- Unemployment Benefit: Getting money when you loose your job
- Pensions: An introduction to the Belgian pension system
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Belgian rental market
- Finding accommodation: How to find a place to live
- Agencies: Rental agencies and estate agents
- Leases: All you need to know before signing a rental agreement
- Other things to consider: Common charges, house rules and inventory
- Buying property in Belgium: Navigating the Belgian property market
Health
- Hospitals and clinics: How to deal with Hospitals in Belgium
- Doctors: Appointments, visits and insurance refunds
- Dentists: How to find a dentist in Belgium
- Drugs & Medicines: Where to get them
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers and doctors
- Health Insurance: How to cover your medical expenses in Belgium
Money
- Banks: Where to manage your finances in Belgium
- Opening an Account: Current and savings accounts in Belgium
- Debit & Cash Cards: How to use debit and cash cards
- Credit cards: Choosing and using a credit card in Belgium
- Income tax: An introduction to Belgium’s income tax
- Income tax liability: Who is liable to pay income taxes in Belgium?
- Taxable Income: What part of my income is taxable?
- Income Tax Returns: Where to get them and when to send them
- Tax Bills: When to pay them and other matters
- Bank Transfers: How to make payments in Belgium
Language
- Languages: Languages and dialects in Belgium
- Learning the language : Tips & tricks to learn the language in Belgium
Telephone & Internet
- Calling: How to make phone calls in Belgium
- Telephone: Setting up a landline in Belgium
- Mobile phones: Getting a mobile phone in Belgium
- Internet: How to get Internet access in Belgium
Education
- The Belgian school system : A beginner's guide
- Preschool in Belgium: Everything you need to know
- Universities: How to get a degree in Belgium
- Further education: Other learning opportunities in Belgium
Business
- Starting a business: Types of companies in Belgium
- Paperwork: Registering a business in Belgium
- Self-employment: Becoming self-employed in Belgium
- Business Etiquette: Doing business in Belgium
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad