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Expats in Ghent

Moving to Ghent as an expat? Welcome! The city is a homebase for internationals.

Welcome

As an expat, you are moving to Ghent shortly or have recently arrived in our city.

We are pleased that you have chosen Ghent. Your presence and that of other internationals not only adds to our strong reputation as a ‘city of knowledge’, it gives a boost to our local economy and an international flair to the city as well.

  • Prior to your arrival

    How to take care of formalities like visa, work permits and declaration of arrival

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    arrival

  • Accomodation

    How to find a home to rent or buy and how to move to Ghent.

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    Te Huur

  • Working as a non-belgian

    You're non-Belgian and want to work in Ghent as an employee or self-employed person? 

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    Bedrijvencentrum IHub

  • Leaving Ghent

    Leaving Ghent as an expat? Make sure to make a declaration of departure.

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    Bosuitbreidingsgebied Slotendries

Stay informed

Gentinfo is the central contact point for information about the city council and the city. If you have a question, a complaint, a suggestion or you want to report something.

Download videos with testimonials of internationals in Ghent: 

Compilation - ENG subtitles

Compilation - NL subtitles

Diana - ENG subtitles

Diana - NL subtitles

Sabas & Susana - ENG subtitles

Sabas & Susanna - NL subtitles

Antonio & Mridul - ENG - subtitles

Antonio & Mridul - NL subtitles