10 DECEMBER: FESTIVE SEASON IN THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION (part 1)

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.

1 DECEMBER: REOPENING OF NON-ESSENTIAL SHOPS

Covid-19 updates

On November 27th, the federal government took new measures to fight against the coronavirus applicable from Tuesday, December 1st until January 15th, 2021.

Covid-19 and temporary unemployment

Your child's day-care centre or school is unexpectedly closed due to a measure to restrain the spread of Covid-19 and you have to continue working? Unfortunately, the possibility for parents to take corona parental leave to look after their children no longer exists but other measures have been put in place.

23 November: New rules for testing!

Covid-19 updates

Since November 23rd, the testing rules are widening their scope and opening again to people without symptoms in case of a high-risk contact. The Expat Welcome Desk explains.Covid

2 NOVEMBER: Reinforced containment

Covid-19 updates

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

26 October: Tight measures taken by the Brussels Government

Covid-19 updates

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

6 October: Update on the latest covid-19 regulations!

Following the last meeting of Belgian federal and regional authorities held on Tuesday 6 October, the Expat Welcome Desk informs you about the latest measures taken to limit the spread of Covid-19.

8 October: ANYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 TEST CENTRES IN BRUSSELS !

An interactive map shows all Covid 19 screening centres in the Brussels-Capital Region and the conditions for being tested : with or without symptoms, prescription or appointment.

8 July: Covid-19, what now?

On 8 June 2020, the National Security Council introduced the third phase of de-confinement. From now on, everything is authorised except what is forbidden. This means that prohibitions are now the exception (although there are still many of them). The Expat Welcome Desk answers your questions!

24 June: Cancellation of travel bookings

The Covid-19 has led to major consequences for travellers. Many trips have been cancelled by tour operators, airlines and hotels. In some cases, it is travellers themselves who have cancelled their trips because of the virus. What should you do if you no longer want to travel?

5 MAY: What is the impact on rental contracts?

Since de Covid-19 situation is an exceptional event, the Brussels Housing Code does not provide any specific regulations governing the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords in similar cases. And yet confinement and social distancing measures can cause numerous problems during a lease.

21 APRIL: How does Covid-19 impact your daily life?

In order to actively fight against the spread of Covid-19, the Belgian authorities have taken various measures. Everybody's is impacted by these rules. What are the consequences on lease contracts? Can weddings be maintained? What to do if you have to go abroad?