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mano1438 Active member

Member since 22 April 2011

mano1438Active member22 April 2011 13:34:38

Hi all,
I am new in Holland/Belgium, am actually thinking about living in Liege although I am working in Holland,Maastricht.

I have been told that accomodation and life in general is cheaper in Liege, but haven't got a clue, so some feed back would be appreciated on this.

Although I have travelled extensevily in my life, people seem rather unehlpfull here, not as in South Africa where everyone helps everyone around, people seem much more to their own, whereas we seem to be a more friendly nation, but I guess that all comes slowly and with time.

Another question I have is if I can exchange my South African Driving permit for a Belgium one??......and how or where could I go about doing this, if someone does know please do tell me.

I am also looking for a furnished room/small flat, one bedroom is enough, so if you do know of something I will really appreciate it.

You can contact me on my cell 0686075150 (Maastricht)

labitev New member

Member since 04 January 2011

labitevNew member22 April 2011 19:06:01

Hi Mano!
Welcome in the limburg (south belgium and south netherlands)
About your driving licence, you wil go to municipality of liège if your country is in the list, it's possible to change your south africa licence and get belgium. Unfortunality, it's not possible to change your driver licence in netherlands!

dexpatmena Active member

Member since 01 April 2013

dexpatmenaActive member04 April 2013 06:42:15

Hi Mano, could an American license be exchanged for Belgian?

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