Country guide
Moving to Belgium
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Belgium.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalBrussels
- Population11.7 million1
- CurrencyEUR (€)
- VAT rate21%
- LanguageDutch / French / German
- EU memberYes
- From NL~170 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
International routes from Belgium
Route guides with distance, transport options, paperwork, steps and a checklist.
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Belgium
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €1,580€1,420 — €1,820 · incl. VAT | €1,420 — €1,820 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €1,920€1,730 — €2,210 · incl. VAT | €1,730 — €2,210 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €2,590€2,330 — €2,980 · incl. VAT | €2,330 — €2,980 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €3,270€2,940 — €3,760 · incl. VAT | €2,940 — €3,760 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 170 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Belgium. However, some documents are required.
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Tips for moving to Belgium
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Register at the town hall within 8 working days of moving to your new Belgian municipality.
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Pay attention to the language region: Flanders (NL), Wallonia (FR), Brussels (bilingual).
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Belgian rental contracts often have 3-6-9 year notice periods.
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Direct debit is more common in Belgium than other payment methods.
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Choosing an energy provider is mandatory — compare via the VREG or CWaPE websites.
Calculate your moving costs to Belgium
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