INAUGURATION DE L'EXPAT WELCOME DESK AU PARLEMENT EUROPEEN

L’Expat Welcome Desk, qui oeuvre à faciliter votre intégration en Belgique, vous accueille dans un tout nouvel espace, à l’ASP du Parlement européen.

How to park free of charge near your home

Did you know that you can ask your commune for a residents parking card (carte riverain or carte habitant). It allows you to park in the street where you live and the surrounding area, free of charge and for as long as you want. The Expat Welcome Desk explains how it works!

Important changes for residential leases in Brussels

Following the 6^th State Reform, responsibility for residential leases has been transferred to the regions. Brussels is the first to have introduced its own regulations, which came into force under the new Brussels Housing Code on 1^st January 2018. It is a real “housing charter”!

Annual indexation of rent: how does it work in Belgium?

Every year, the rent for your accommodation may be indexed. When will you be indexed? How is it calculated? Can your landlord charge arrears? The Expat Welcome Desk explains all you need to know on the subject…

Reimbursement of healthcare costs: how does it work in Belgium?

In Belgium, the mandatory healthcare insurance system enables those who are insured to access high-quality healthcare. The Expat Welcome Desk explains how you can join the healthcare system and how much you can expect to be reimbursed.

ROND-POINT SCHUMAN LIGHTS UP

During 1 week, the Schuman Square Committee will for the third time create a magical space and organize various themed events and cultural activities.

Elections communales 2018 : comment augmenter l’inscription des étrangers

Le faible taux de participation des étrangers aux élections communales est un défi pour notre société démocratique et pour le vivre-ensemble. Une nouvelle étude et un séminaire citoyen lancent l’appel à l’action un an avant les élections.

The registration of your car in Belgium

Many expats arrive in Belgium with their car and are then slow to start the registration process. Be aware that this delay can have consequences and cause you problems! The Expat Welcome Desk explains the procedure…

Rental charges: a sizeable expense when you rent an apartment!

Individual and communal charges associated with a rental can be surprisingly high. If you are a tenant about to sign a lease agreement, we strongly advise you to enquire about the charges you could face. The Expat Welcome Desk explains…

Press conference of the Brussels Commissioner, Alain Hutchinson

Press conference of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe (CEIO) in presence of the Minister-President Rudi Vervoort for the presentation of the annual report 2016. The EU in Brussels: state of play.

How can you find a day care centre for your child?

It’s not always easy to find a childcare centre in Belgium. There are different types of organisations: public, private, subsidised or non-subsidised. So where do you start, how much does it cost, and what should you look out for? The Expat Welcome Desk explains…

Une Maison de l’histoire européenne à Bruxelles

Ouverte au public depuis le 6 mai 2017, la Maison de l'histoire européenne emmène les visiteurs dans un voyage à travers l'histoire de l'Europe et les met au défi d'envisager son avenir.