New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021

Hi Everyone,

I arrived in Belgium last September and while I was born in Belgium I have lived abroad for most of my life. I am back here for work and am looking to meet expats and English speakers/communities around Liege.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Hello everyone!

My name is Kevin, I'm currently living in the US.  My partner is currently a US Citizen but she is Belgian, born in France to a Belgian mother.  We visited Belgium in 2019 (my very first time in Europe) to attend the F1 Belgian GP.  I immediately fell in love with the country and Europe in general.  Outside of Belgium I've stayed in China for 4 weeks for an English summer program when I was in highschool and have been to the Philippines multiple times.

We are planning to either expat or move outright to Belgium.  I joined to learn more about the whole process as it is very overwhelming.  She has family in the Flemish region.  I have 5 years experience in manufacturing/technology/automotive and also new found experience in social media and digital marketing.

Currently doing research on the expat/visa process, casually looking for jobs in Belgium.  I only speak English, but gradually learning Dutch (will eventually transition to Flemish).  My partner understands some Flemish, doesn't remember much French anymore.

I also have many friends throughout Europe as a result of my Certified High Performance Coaching program as my colleagues that I am friends, with are spread out from UK, NL, Germany, Switzerland, and more.

Open to any help or referrals and vice versa.

Thank you for having me here!

- Kevin

Hallo!
My name is Richard and I am an older retiree currently living in Arizona.   I will be travelling to Brussels very soon to meet a woman that I have been communicating with via internet.   Provided that all goes as well as I hope, I will also be looking at the possibility of moving to Belgium.  She loves her country and I suspect that i will too.  Sadly, I have no real attachment to continuing to live in the U.S. and have been researching a move abroad for some time.
I would love to meet some other ex-pats while there.  Are there any places they hangout in Brussels?
Thanks!
Richard

Hello Richard,

Welcome to Expat.com.

Thanks for introducing yourself and sharing your story.

To connect with other expats and research your move further, please start new threads on the Belgium forum.

Best of luck,

Diksha
Expat.com team

Hi  everyone,

I recently moved to Brussels with my family.
I`m lawyer, fluent in English. I have learned French in high school, but not using it for years. I 'm planning to start French classes soon.
I am interested in finding good school for my 7-year old boy and eventually find some working opportunity for me.

Hey Vendeta. I have a 6 year old. Worry not they learn Dutch within 2 months

Hello,

my name is Nik, I'm from Hong Kong
I have perm Belgium citizenship
Very soon I'll apply my marriage declaration at town hall so I can start a new chapter in my life with my love of my life
She is not in Europe but we gonna apply for a Visa C marriage so she can come to Belgium to marry and live at my house

thank you for having me here 

Bonjour je suis camerounaise mariée à un belge et j’aimerais savoir quelle est la procédure à suivre en ce qui concerne le regroupement familial.

Good morning
Im the mother of one international student and im looking for two rooms with private bathroom in a sharing apartment or entire flat for my son and his friend for this period: 10 feb 2022 to 10 july 2022.  If is possible near Ghent university or near the center city. Can you help us?  Thanks a lot but it is very hard to find an accomodation in gand. This is a urgent require.
Best regards
Concetta

I'm Vinayak from India 23 year old I'm confused  and lost in my life .Im losing hope as i cannot afford studies financially . But i have deep experience in house chores and thus I'm looking a job for it.Internatilnally job offer on this site interests me as i can find a job and save my life and even my dream of visiting  foreign country will come true. I am willing to stay day and night and work at any salary until its permanent .Im well mannered and disciplined .

Hello all!

I'm Maria. I'm looking into moving to Brussels next summer hoping to get a job until fall 2022.
I am a teacher with a master in educational psychology. I have experience with teaching, shadow teaching, and private tutoring. Unfortunately I don't speak Belgium's native languages but I plan to get started on one of them as soon as I get there.
My question is if I stand a chance working in any sector even as a part time employee until I get the required level of the native languages. Another question if anyone knows...

What's the requested qualifications to work in an international school there?

Thank you for any info you may have to offer!

Dear Julien and all team,

I would like shortly to introduce myself.

My name is Pavlo Solopikhin and I live as an expat in Belgium already 6 years, originally I am from Ukraine. I work as a digital specialist for one of the biggest manufacturer of gloves in the world - Ansell.
At the same time I have opened my own business related to moving stuff and supporting people when they relocate from place to another (change the address) in Belgium. I have the family, my wife and two children (2 and 7 years old) are live with me. About my interests - I like to run and do bicycling.

Have a good day!

Best regards, Pavlo Solopikhin.

Welcome on expat.com

Thank you very much!

Hello, just joined, interested in procedures in Belgium.

@ Bel_expat :

Welcome to Expat.com

Please feel free to create a new thread in the Belgium forum and to ask all your questions.

Thank you,

Priscilla
Equipe Expat.com 

Hello Bel_expat,

Welcome to Expat.com

I see that you have already a thread online on the Belgium forum to ask your question on procedures.

Now that you're a part of  the Expat community, I hope it won't take you long to gather all the information you require and benefit from our members' insights.

Good luck,

Diksha
Expat.com team

Thank you, I did immediately Please see here:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 01#5290884

Thank you! 

Hi
My name is jelilat I'm from Nigeria
Hoping to move to Belgium and look for a good job
Pls anyone to tell me more abt it

Hello everyone,
I am Bolaji Thanni, a Nigerian. I am currently a PhD researcher in the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KULEUVEN.  I moved to Belgium in February 2020 and my family ( Husband and 2 kids) joined me in January 2021. I have finished the integration class and a Nederlands student in level A1.2.
I look forward to fully integrating into the Belgian system as I hope to get a full term employment after my PhD.
I am happy to be a part of this community.

Hello my name is Raj,
I and my family lives in California.
My son plays  Field Hockey  and would like to come to Belgium to get more challenging games.
How can we help him get in a club?
My husband and I would like to make his dream come true to play in a club in Belgium.
Can anyone help?

Hello Kevin, industry field in the Flamish area, with only English and learning local language, you'll be fine coming form US. They'll support you here grandly. We are from the ESI - English Speaking Internationals, Expats group. there are interesting business fair. events  (industry mostly, your area) you can meet them and get a glimpse. will check more info and pass it on to you. January. in West Flanders. it's a start to mingle at a proper level. lots of luck!

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=969250

Thanks!