Is it a good idea to immigrate to Belgium? 26 year old audiovisual tech from Portugal and I do web dev too. I speak french well so I am thinking about moving here for work but I am not sure if it is worth it.
JokingNonnieIs it a good idea to immigrate to Belgium?
JokingNonnieAccepted answer
tech_charleroiYour goals will dictate the answer. It is great for things like healthcare being affordable and a good safety net, plus the location is central for travel. But you have to deal with high taxes, the language split, and lots of paperwork. Just remember you need a Type D visa and you must register at the municipality in 3 months, plus there is a civic integration program to do in 18 months. Just be aware the visa refusal rate is around 25% lately. Have you looked into which city you want to live in? 🇧🇪
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not_so_sure_guy3Living here feels like being in a golden cage. It is easy to have a decent life but harder to really excel or move up because everything is a bit mediocre. You can see the decline in the infrastructure and the schools lately.
wallonia_mom_lifeSometimes people around here feel a bit uneasy when newcomers do not try to integrate into the local life