@David27
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Lives in Bruselas
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Registration: 12 September 2011
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Meet up saturday 16th mai Scott's bar ! by estefaniaj
Hello everyone !! Some friends and I would like to meet new people in Brussels. Is always nice ! We've thought about going to Scott's bar on saturday. Next to the central station. Everyone is welcome !
Not a bad idea. Weather is awful but why not. Scott's seems to be a popular meeting place for pats of late. Read More
my mom visa is denied please help me by ahalvr
hello first sorry for my english my mother visa is denied today and they gave us 3 reasons guarantee that after 3 months she will return and give bank statement and telll reason why i applied her and its tourist visa but now i dont know its ...
If you want to invite family members to visit you, it is advisable that you get a "Prise en charge", which is a document issued by your local city hall whereby you assume the costs of their accommodation, their stay, and their ... Read More
How to work oven-microwave combo by bessfromfla
We've been living in Belgium for a month, and we still can't figure out how to work the combination oven-microwave. I have looked at the manual online (it's an AEG), and the directions don't make sense even when you figure out what ...
Just google the brand of your oven and add "what symbols mean" or "how to use it" ... google will come up with several forums and else discussing at length your doubts Read More
English Speaking Dentist by balesy1974
Hey fellow expats, can anyone recommend an English speaking dentist in Brussels or the surrounding area? I have dental work which I need doing but I don't really fancy putting it off any longer, especially when I have no idea when I'll be popping ...
http://brusselssmile.eu/en/the-clinic My dentist is Dr Declercq, French lady with studies in the US, so her English is quite good. Dental treatment in Belgium is quite expensive, in case you cannot afford it, instead of looking for a cheap doctor ... Read More
Freelancing in Belgium as an American by theobarron
Hello all, I have a question on what it takes for me, as an american with out a Belgian work visa, to legally freelance for a company here in Belgium. A bit of background... I studied in Paris and have a few months left on my french student visa. ...
For the requirements to be a self-employed person in Belgium see here: http://www.partena.be/fr/independant.aspx As you are not an EU national, there is no way to start your activity as self-employed right away. It will take time and perhaps weeks ... Read More
A place to fix my Samsung laptop in Brussels by songcake
HI GUYS My Samsung laptop is broken.. Not a software problem, the joints in the monitor are going loose. Is there someone who repaired their Samsung laptop in Brussels? Or could you guys recommend anyplace that could fix a laptop in a good ...
cotubex.be/ I have heard good things about this place but never used their services myself. In general, the after sales service at Belgian shops really s... It is perhaps their attitude toward client satisfaction (or lack thereof). In case the ... Read More
The possibility for Marry a Belgian without Marriage or Fiance Visa by Enny Frans
Hello everyone, i just want to share my experience about our marriage. Me and my boyfriend which is my husband now met in Bali on September 2012, and he was traveled there for like 10 months and we spent many times together to know more about each ...
Congratulations! US nationals don't need a visa to enter as tourists. Once in Belgium just contact the local town hall to book a date for the wedding, as simple as that (make sure to bring with you all necessary documents, with ... Read More
Leaving Belgium - what formalities need to be done by Marko99
Hello, I'm going to leave Belgium soon and back to my home country. I'm looking advice what formalities need to be done before my departure ? As far as I know I should deregister in local commune. But what else ?
I am not familiar with the process but I would say to add the below to your to-do list: - check possibility to "export" social security/pension rights accrued while in Belgium (if you are student this does not apply); - ask your social ... Read More
Brussels: Where to Live French or Dutch Area-and Cost by mchattha
Hi, We are moving to Brussels with our three year old kid. I came to know of Brussels is bilingual. Since the kid will start kindergarten in local school, Little bit confused to decide on which side to live. Can you provide some reasons with pros ...
French-speaking area outside Brussels is (at peak times) more than one hour away. Just use immoweb to find a suitable property in Brussels. Very much depends on where exactly your office is located, if near a metro you can easily live almost any ... Read More
Visa Query by mchattha
Hi, I was wondering if some one can help me in regards to the long term visa to Belgium for myself and my family. My Employer is in the process of obtaining the work permit in Brussels. My status is Permanent residency to Czech republic. That I got ...
It is the document in English that contains some language indicating the (slightly) enhanced rights when you decide to relocate to a different EU country. The French one just sets out the procedural rules. Let's be clear, your permanent ... Read More
Visa Query by mchattha
Hi, I was wondering if some one can help me in regards to the long term visa to Belgium for myself and my family. My Employer is in the process of obtaining the work permit in Brussels. My status is Permanent residency to Czech republic. That I got ...
https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Documents/20090714_f.pdf According to this document of the Immigration Office you need to apply for long-term visa at the Embassy and only in exceptional circumstances directly at the local administration in ... Read More
Brussels: Where to Live French or Dutch Area-and Cost by mchattha
Hi, We are moving to Brussels with our three year old kid. I came to know of Brussels is bilingual. Since the kid will start kindergarten in local school, Little bit confused to decide on which side to live. Can you provide some reasons with pros ...
True, last post introduces an important clarification. Agents can act on the side of landlords and tenants. The suggestion to avoid agents was on tenant (your) side. Many properties are indeed advertised through agents and this shouldn't be a ... Read More
Brussels: Where to Live French or Dutch Area-and Cost by mchattha
Hi, We are moving to Brussels with our three year old kid. I came to know of Brussels is bilingual. Since the kid will start kindergarten in local school, Little bit confused to decide on which side to live. Can you provide some reasons with pros ...
Agree with last post. IMO is better to avoid agents unless you want a unique property or advice on tax planning for a real estate investment. As to scams, just ignore anyone asking you to send money by western Union or similar means. Traffic ... Read More
Become a resident in Belgium without having a working permit by Cresendo
Hello, I would very much appreciate an advice how two people with an American passports can become a resident in Belgium without having a working permit. We are highly skilled artistic individuals, having plans to live in Wallon.We are planning to ...
Hello, I would very much appreciate an advice how two people with an American passports can become a resident in Belgium without having a working permit. We are highly skilled artistic individuals, having plans to live in Wallon.We are planning to ... Read More
Need some info by varun077
Friends, I need some information regarding rent agreements and few other things in Brussels as I am new here. a. Can you let me know if I rent an apt, and there is no electricity because meter is closed, is that normal? Is it tenant's ...
First question: landlord pays the connection fee, unless your lease says otherwise. Every lease agreement contains a definition of what you are supposed to pay and the connection fee is not within this definition. Water, electricity and gas are ... Read More