@fernandoks
Brazilian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 23 July 2019
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Antwerp Salary & Family Living Costs by MacCaully
Dear Group, I have searched the forum but many posts are quite old now, could we update this with some opinions if possible? thanks in advance ) We are a family of 4, with 2 kids. One parent will work only. Would a salary of 100,000 euros per year ...
@MacCaully, use the calculator @Edigj sent you, that one will give the correct numbers. And Antwerp tax is 8%, so this will give you around €3,742.90 (considering you children above 3 years old). Antwerp is a beautiful city, but rent is ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Here you have 12 + Holliday allowances (8% per month, so 12,96%). Meal voucher are not common in NL. Car also not usual, only in jobs you need the car (like sales). You usually get Travel Allowances per km (usually 0,14-0,19cents per km). Some ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Hi, sorry for not doing that before, but after 8 months living in Netherland, I can say I made a great decision. Here some points: 1) Money - Taxes have higher number, but the taxable income are higher in NL, I posted the 2020 numbers below. If you ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Guys, you are moving another country, another language, don't count this possibilities. Keep straight on the law! And the law is less than 6 months, Translated with apostile. ... Read More
Salary structure differences in Belgium and NL by Rohit45
Hello, I am an indian national based in Belgium since 4 years now. I work in a Belgian company and receive me remuneration as per the Belgian Law (13.92 months payout). My job profile is of an Infrastructure lead in Information technology. I ...
Hi Rohit45, use Glassdoor website, it a relatively good approach. Search for you job in some known companies, and use an average. But don't forget if you are intending to come with a High Skilled Visa, the mininum salary is € 4,612 ... Read More
Housing: Is it feasible? by FudgedChang
I am moving to Eindhoven starting October. My employer is giving me housing for first three months. During this period, ideally, I would like to buy a house and move into the house by January 1st. I have heard that if you have a permanent job, ...
Hi, just adding. Yeah, buy in the first three months I think is a little crazy. As my experience this month, Nederlandse housing market is a little complicate. And don't forget you need a valid address to be register, and get your BSN. ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Alex and Fernando, thank you very much for your suggestions! Getting the União Estável document translated is a great suggestion, I'll get that done soon. It seems to be that her going ahead before December 31st seems to be the ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
fmmaciel, "União Estável", is what they call here legal cohabitation. This is a valid document, but not easy going as Marriage Certificate. Make sure you have this sworn translated to French or Dutch + apostile (in the doc and ... Read More
Fresh long stay visa by k90unal
Hi, I am waiting to apply for fresh long stay visa, However as of now VFS is only accpeting application of people having code B29 in annex 46. Due to this delay, After 10th august validity of my passport will be less than 1 year. As per documents ...
Do you already live in Belgium? Anyway you will need a new passport, I really should renew it ASAP Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
I know this is 'crystal ball' territory...but wondering if there is any sense on when embassies/consulates will be starting to interview/process long stay Visas? Right now the websites say "For the time being and until further notice, ... Read More
Setting salary expectations IT by lukaszsmykowski
Hi everyone I am aware there could be already many similar-looking topics but as everyone has different backgrounds and personal situation, I decided to create a separate one. I am a 25 years old and considering moving to Brussels for doing a ...
lukaszsmykowskim, you can research your exact profession o Glassdoor, there you can find the average salary in Belgium. But as I understand, you don't have a graduation or master correct? So 2k net, I think in Belgium is a little high. Have a ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Yeah, here in Belgium I live 60km from work, but I can make in a OK time, 30-40 min. In Nederlands will be a little bit harder, as I won't a have a car soon (I don't believe they will make a leasing for me). So need to be Bike + Public ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Oh! This in very nice info! But now is clear why the company is pressing so much to get all documents this week. Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
The new employee isn't a direct competitor, but I agree with you! Thank you! Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Thank you for the great answer Cynic! But what I'm worried about is if my Visa here in Belgium is automatically cancelled, then I may not be able to finish my actual company notice period (I have a contract established notice period). And I ... Read More