Belgium
Brussels
Visa complexity: Medium Work visa ≈ 90–120 daysCost +19% vs EU
Cost of living
Living costs in Brussels
Indicative monthly costs (approx., EUR) — rent is a 1-bed city-centre flat. For guidance only.
€1,050
Rent · 1-bed, city centre
€18
Meal · inexpensive restaurant
€49
Transport · monthly pass
€200
Utilities · monthly
Eurostat price level index 2024: 119 (EU average = 100) — +19% vs EU. € figures reviewed 2026-06.
Healthcare
Health system & insurance
Public (compulsory) via a health fundInsurance required
Join a mutualité / ziekenfonds; the state covers most costs with a small co-payment.
Visa options
Routes into Belgium
Pick a route to see its processing time, fee and document checklist. Timings are indicative consular estimates.
Skilled Worker Visa — 🇧🇪 Belgium
Document checklist
- Passport
- Job contract / sponsorship letter
- Recognised qualifications
- Language certificate (B2 English)
- Health insurance
- Biometric photo
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