Relocation to Belgium
A guide to relocating to Belgium: visas, taxation, housing, education and Jewish communities in Antwerp and Brussels. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to Belgium: visas, taxation, housing, education and Jewish communities in Antwerp and Brussels. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalBrussels
- Population~11.8 million
- LanguageDutch · French · German
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 4.5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Belgium is an EU member.
Taxation
A progressive tax system among Europe's highest, alongside extensive social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
Moderate living costs compared with Western Europe.
Housing
A relatively accessible, varied rental market, with larger apartments than in other European cities.
Education
High-quality public education, international and European schools in Brussels, and Jewish schools in Antwerp and Brussels.
Healthcare
A high-quality mixed public-private healthcare system.
Community and culture
A large Jewish community in Antwerp, one of Europe's best-known communities in a historic diamond centre, alongside a community in Brussels.
Employment and business
Home to EU and NATO institutions, with demand for international professions, logistics (Port of Antwerp), finance and diamonds.
Ocean's winning tip
If a strong Jewish community matters to you, Antwerp is one of Europe's leading destinations. Your Ocean Journey Manager matches the city to your community and professional needs.
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