Moving to Brussels:
the complete expat guide
Brussels is the capital of the EU and one of Europe's most international cities — and one of its most bureaucratic to land in. These guides walk you through the order things actually happen: registering with your commune, getting your National Register Number, finding a flat, opening a bank account, joining a mutuelle, and understanding what you really take home after Belgium's famously high taxes.
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First steps
Arriving
A place to live
Housing
Money & tax
Banking & Money
Staying well
Healthcare
Work & career
Work & Career
Everyday life
Daily Life
Schools & study
Education
For your community
Country-Specific Guides
More on the way
More Brussels guides are being added — utilities and tenant rights, itsme and transfers, choosing a commune, freelancing, and international schools. Our Nordic relocation guides cover the same ground for Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.