Current measures, testing & quarantine, 'Leuven Helps' platform and 24/7 English Helpline

• Covid-19: measures, medical and news
• Covid-19 testing protocol for internationals in Leuven
• Corona: helping others - asking for help - 24/7 helpline

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

Moving to Leuven and looking for a new home.

• Finding a house
• Moving
• Rental guarantee

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

• Opening of a bank account and bank card
• Mortgage, credit & other loans
• Which finance and insurance services to stop when leaving Belgium

Belgian social security and healthcare in a nutshell.

• What you need to know about the Belgian health care system
• Emergency medical services in Belgium
• How to choose a doctor?

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 study purposes (EU/EEA)
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for work purposes (EU/EEA)
• Registering for a stay of more than 3 months - for study purposes (non-EU/EEA)

A glance at what is required to work, volunteer, or (re-)start your career in Belgium/Leuven.

• Formalities about working in Leuven/Belgium
• Volunteering
• Leuven Jumpstart Café

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

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

• Waste management
• Installing utilities
• Connecting with other people