Information about learning Dutch, French, German or other languages that are useful for your work or stay in Leuven.

• Dutch language classes
• Practicing Dutch
• Learning English & other languages
• Translators & interpreters

Moving to Leuven and looking for a new home.

• Finding a house
• Moving

Information about banking, financial services, the Belgian tax system and insurances.

• Opening of a bank account and bank card
• Rental guarantee
• Mortgage, credit & other loans
• Which finance and insurance services to stop when leaving Belgium
• Insuring your home
• Other insurance (car, travel, life, mortgage)

Belgian social security and healthcare in a nutshell.

• What do you need to know about the Belgian health care system
• Emergency medical services in Belgium
• How to choose a doctor?
• How to choose a pharmacist?
• How to choose a dentist?
• Where to get medical assistance?

All the paperwork you need to get sorted when coming to, staying in or leaving Belgium.

• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for work/study purposes (EU/EEA)
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for work/study purposes (non-EU/EEA)
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for the purpose of family reunification
• Registration for a stay of maximum 90 days
• Applying for a visa for Belgium
• Renewal of residence permit
• Registering or exchanging a non-Belgian driving licence

A glance at what is required to work or volunteer in Belgium/Leuven.

• Volunteering

Everything you need to know about daycare options, babysitting, schooling, kids’ health care and helping your children to learn Dutch.

• Pregnancy
• Enrollment in day care centres
• Enrollment in nursery and primary schools
• Enrollment in secundary school
• Child care before and after school hours
• Child care during school holidays
• Enrollment in International School Leuven
• Medical follow-up baby & toddler
• Learning Dutch for children

Useful things to know for living in and getting around in Leuven.

• Waste management
• Installing utilities
• Connecting with other people
• Getting around in Belgium/Leuven
• Public transportation in Belgium
• Contact information
• Getting help around the house