Welcome, expats!
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Being a newcomer in the city is always an adventure full of discoveries. Don’t worry, we will help you get all the information you need!
Brussels will offer you a multidimensional experience as you meet new people from all over the world (183 nationalities in just one city). You will feel at home in no time!
Want to take part in different activities, enjoy the diversity of cultural and social events, create your own agenda and network? Keep scrolling!
Your gateway to cultural events!
Brussels is always serving up new surprises. Are you looking for fun festivals or exciting exhibitions? Guided tours, concerts or the latest movies? There's always something on in Brussels – discover things to see and do here.
Moreover, every day, you can treat yourself to a last-minute cultural outing with more than 200 tickets available at half price!
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Get your free Villo subscription!
Travelling around by bike is the perfect way to explore the city!
As a newcomer, you can get your free Villo-subscription for a whole year, by filling in the form.
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Discover Brussels by night with your free Volume Nightlife Pass
Brussels has an almost overwhelming offering of night-time entertainment. So if you really want to get to know our capital, you should also experience it by night!
Thanks to visit.brussels, you get unlimited access to the best clubs in town for 48 hours + free entries to the Atomium & the Design Museum.
Just hit the button and fill in the form to get your Volume Pass!
More tips for culture lovers
Get to know the city and its neighbourhoods
Want to get around Brussels, discover the vibrant neighbourhoods, find our tourism agencies?
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Need some professional advice?
visit.brussels is your partner in crime for everything related to cultural matters, but that is not all.
We also have a great team and tools to help you with the following needs:
Other useful tips
Language mix
Being Europe’s most cosmopolitan city, Brussels offers the possibility to practice languages through courses, cultural representations or simply through talks with people from all over the world.
- Language exchange groups: Blabla Benelux, Tandem exchange
Waste
Every city has its own rules for waste disposal. It is also the case in Brussels. Take a close look and stand up to the challenge of keeping the city clean and participate in re-use and recycling.
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More practical questions?
The Expat Welcome Desk is here for you!
With more than 25 years of experience, the Expat Welcome Desk (EWD) offers a personalised administrative assistance service to all those who come to work in Brussels in or around the European and international institutions.
From 1991 within the framework of the Brussels-Europe Liaison Office, since January 2015 fully integrated in the Commissioner’s Office, the Expat Welcome Desk, has achieved a respected notoriety within the international community, its services being much appreciated by its international users. Hit the button to receive more info through their website.