Get Tips and Info on Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Belgian Expats

Being an expat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your Belgian compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Congolese people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Belgians in the DR Congo is a breeze, no matter if you are in Lubumbashi, Kinshasa, Goma or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Belgians in Kinshasa, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for Belgian food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the Belgian InterNations Community:

• In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from Belgium.
• Our the DR Congo Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get pommes frites in Kinshasa...
• The InterNations Places database for the DR Congo helps you find institutions like the nearest Belgian embassy.

From the massive expanse of tropical jungle along the Congo River to the mountainous terraces in the west, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Belgian expats in the DR Congo.

Meet Fellow Belgians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in the DR Congo is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous yassa, the DR Congo’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Kinshasa’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Belgians in Kinshasa and discover the sandbanks of the Congo River, the fertile plateaus of Katanga, and other impressive landmarks across the DR Congo.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from Belgium and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Goededag & salut from our Belgians living in the DR Congo!