Moving to Belgium

With years of experience in international moves, including to and from Belgium, we are your ideal moving partner.
As a licensed mover and member of FIDI, the largest international network of moving and relocation companies, you can count on the highest quality and reliability with us.

Emigrating to Belgium doesn’t immediately feel like moving abroad. Certainly not if you are going to be in Flanders. Still, you have to take into account a number of things that are going to affect your move and life thereafter. Think about healthcare, taxes, residence permits, schools for the children and so on. Don’t worry, we’ll help you get started. Below we list some tips for you:

Registering in Belgium

Ask your new Belgian municipality in advance which documents you need to bring.
That way, you can be sure not to forget anything.
Because you are going to emigrate to Belgium, you must report to the “foreigners” desk.

Health insurance in Belgium or in the Netherlands

If you start living in Belgium but continue to work in the Netherlands, you are obliged to keep your Dutch health insurance.
You will then be reimbursed for your healthcare costs from both the Netherlands and Belgium.
You can find more information about this on the website of the Social Insurance Bank

Verifying your residential address in Belgium

Unlike in the Netherlands, in Belgium checks take place at your home address, the residence check.
Only after this inspection is your registration in the municipality complete.
The residence control is carried out by the district police officer.
After the district agent has given a positive advice to the municipality, the follow-up process is started.

How business is done in Belgium

Many things are more cumbersome in Belgium than in the Netherlands.
It is important to take this into account.
In the Netherlands we are used to arranging many things via the Internet.
We are ahead of Belgium in this respect.
So take more time to arrange things like registration with a municipality, health insurance and other insurances.

At Royal De Gruijter & Co. we offer a comprehensive range of services to make your move to Belgium as smooth as possible.
Our services include:

• Customs formalities: We arrange all necessary documents and formalities for hassle-free customs clearance.
• Packing and Unpacking: Our team will carefully pack and unpack your belongings so that everything arrives safely.
• Packing for International Transport: We use the best packing materials to protect your belongings during travel.
• De- and assembly work: The movers have the tools and knowledge to de- and assemble beds, tables and cabinets where needed.
  This is part of our Relocation service.
• Personal moving coordinator: You will have a dedicated moving coordinator to guide you through the entire process.
• Storage: Temporary or long-term storage of your possessions, art, antiques, motorcycles or cars in secure and climate-controlled environments.
• Transportation of vehicles and pets: We take care of moving and importing your car, motorcycle and pets.

At Royal De Gruijter & Co. you will be assigned a personal move coordinator who will assist you before, during and after the move.
This “personal assistant” will ensure that all matters concerning your emigration to Belgium are well prepared and taken care of.

For a transparent estimate of the cost of your move to Belgium , simply request a free no-obligation quote.
You indicate what your plans and wishes are, and then we will make a calculation.

Want to know more about your move to Belgium? Then request a free moving information visit. During this visit we will discuss your personal requirements and provide you with all the necessary information for a successful move. Contact us via the online contact form or call us at +31 (0)85 124 65 60. At Royal De Gruijter & Co. we will make your move a carefree and perfect experience.