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Belgium

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Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Overview

Capital

Brussels

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Belgium.

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Popular passport access to Belgium

Passport Status Max Stay
Austria Visa Free
Bulgaria Visa Free
Croatia Visa Free
Cyprus Visa Free
Czechia Visa Free
Denmark Visa Free
Estonia Visa Free
Finland Visa Free
France Visa Free
Germany Visa Free

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Monthly costs

Brussels

Rent (center)

1,300 USD/mo

Groceries

380 USD/mo

Transport

65 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

1,925 USD/mo

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Work Permits

  • Single Permit

    Duration: 1-3 years

    Non-EU nationals with job offer

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: 1-4 years

    Highly qualified workers, min €72,000/year

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

25% – 50%

Social Security (Employee)

0.1307%

Tax-free allowance of ~10,160 EUR applied via tax return. Social security is 13.07% of gross.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Belgium.

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