Everything to sort out before you move, in one place
The Relocation Starter Kit is a practical checklist and resource pack for anyone preparing to move to Belgium, on their own, before an employer or platform gets involved.
What's in the kit
Built on our BE Ready programme, everything to arrange before departure, plus a head start on what comes right after arrival.
The full BE Ready checklist — 10 items
- Research the new city and neighbourhood
- Arrange temporary accommodation for the first weeks
- Notify the home-country bank about the move
- Arrange international health insurance for the transition period
- Gather important documents: passport, diplomas, marriage certificate, birth certificates
- Get official translations of key documents if needed
- Arrange shipping or storage of belongings
- Notify relevant authorities in the home country of departure
- Open a Belgian bank account, if possible before arrival
- Download useful apps: NMBS/SNCB for trains, De Lijn for buses, Google Maps
Bonus: 2 guides for right after arrival
Rental Contract Checklist for Expats in Belgium
What to check before signing: the rental guarantee, indexation clause, état des lieux, and registration.
Temporary vs. Permanent Residence Documents
What arrives first, what it allows, and how long the full process takes for EU and non-EU citizens.
These two go a step beyond a free checklist, so the kit still has something new to offer once you land.
One PDF, yours to keep
A single checklist and resource pack you can print, save, or work through on your phone, no account required to use it.
Pricing
Contact us for pricing.
Once you've landed, The Expat Buddy platform will pick up where the kit leaves off: more guides, tracking, and ongoing support for your first months and beyond.
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