Reference rental price mandatory on leases in Brussels

In Brussels, all lease contracts signed as from 1 Dec. must now mention the reference rental price of the premises by means of an indicative range, in addition to the rental price actually charged by the landlord. Why this measure? How should this be calculated? The EWD explains.

3 December: reinforced winter measures

Covid-19 updates

The Expat Welcome Desk informs expats in Brussels about the latest measures taken in Belgium and in the Brussels Region to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Covid safe ticket - How to obtain it as an expat in Brussels ?

As in the other two regions, the Covid Safe Ticket is mandatory in Brussels for access to most events and venues. You are now staying in Brussels and would like to obtain the Covid Safe Ticket. How do you get it? How long does it take? The EWD answers your questions.

3 December : vaccination - the booster dose

Covid-19 updates

The Expat Welcome Desk informs expats in Brussels about the latest measures taken in Belgium and in the Brussels Region to limit the spread of Covid-19.

26 November : Winter strategy

Covid-19 updates

The Expat Welcome Desk informs expats in Brussels about the latest measures taken in Belgium and in the Brussels Region to limit the spread of Covid-19.

International Brusselers, take this chance to raise your #BrusselsVoice!

The Live here. Speak, hear. project gives International Brusselers the chance to help develop regional policies on the issues that affect their everyday lives. Voting is still open until 14 November on our digital platform.

What are your rights as a patient?

The Belgian Act of 22nd August 2002 clearly defines your rights as a patient. It also sets out the basic requirements for a good, long-term relationship between patient and the person administering treatment. What are these rights? Am I allowed to refuse medical care? The EWD explains everything for you!

15 OCTOBER: BRUSSELS EXTENDS USE OF COVID SAFE TICKET

Covid-19 updates

The Expat Welcome Desk informs expats in Brussels about the latest measures taken in Belgium and in the Brussels Region to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Raise your #BrusselsVoice
and VOTE NOW!

How would you make a better Brussels?

International Brusselers cannot vote in regional elections, but now you can raise your #BrusselsVoice with the Live here. Speak, hear campaign.

Covid-19 : latest measures

Covid-19 updates

The Expat Welcome Desk informs expats in Brussels about the latest measures taken in Belgium and in the Brussels Region to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Acceptance of Covid vaccines administered abroad

You have been vaccinated against covid19 abroad but you live in Brussels today. How to know whether this vaccine is recognised in Belgium and whether it can be transferred into the Belgian system in order to obtain the digital certificate?

An extra year in Belgium for non-EU students

Since July, a third-country national who has studied in Belgium will be able to stay for an additional year in order to look for a job or to set up a company. Can all students benefit from this measure? What are the conditions? What are the rights and duties of these nationals?