Living in Belgium
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Brussels
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Belgium.
Check visa requirementsPopular 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 | — |
Detailed visa guides for Belgium
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
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Single Permit
Duration: 1-3 years
Non-EU nationals with job offer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 1-4 years
Highly qualified workers, min €72,000/year
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.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Belgium. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Belgium eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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