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  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Get to Know Our Expat Community in Gent!

Goededag, salut and welcome to our Gent expat community! By joining InterNations, you can link with expats living in Gent as well as in 390 communities across the globe. Our expats here in Gent can help you navigate the often daunting task of moving abroad by providing answers to all your questions about life in Gent, a beautiful, historic Belgian city. Once you arrive, you can meet other expats face-to-face at our events and even join groups dedicated to your favorite hobbies and interests.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Singapore or Singapore.

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Attend our monthly events and activities for Gent expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Mar 6, 2020, 8:00 PM
45 attendees
Hello Gent people! Firstly, we apologise that this is our first event for the year... we have had several factors that kept us from organizing one before now! Secondly, we are back with our regular af
Nov 29, 2019, 8:00 PM
45 attendees
Dear Gent community, it is time for another Friday after work drinks event! So we will be hanging out at Baravins Wine Bar which is one of our regular venues on the evening of 29 November. As usual, w
Oct 26, 2019, 8:00 PM
48 attendees
Hi Gent community and friends, as the weather gets colder and it gets darker early, let's have a nice and lovely evening at Limonada! It is by far one of the best cocktail bars in Gent with a wide arr
Oct 4, 2019, 7:30 PM
35 attendees
The September installment is here! Well, a week late. Instead of the last Friday of September, we're going for the first Friday of October and we're back at Bar Mitte! Looking forward to seeing everyb

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Find Out More about Gent and What It Offers for Expats

Gent is a historic yet contemporary city, where culture meets modern life in a fascinating mix, enabling residents to live a modern life against a stunning backdrop of ancient buildings and monuments. The streets are pedestrian and cyclist friendly and are virtually traffic-free in places. The city boasts many quality four-star hotels, many of which have medieval facades, while there are also plenty of places to dine out, including many sidewalk cafes, where the mild weather can be enjoyed. Gent boasts a buoyant economy, with the university and a number of research-oriented companies in the vicinity, including Ablynx, Cropdesign, Innogenetics, and Bayer Cropscience. There are also many hospitals, schools, and shops.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Berlin or London, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Grow Your Expat Network in Gent with InterNations!

By communicating with like-minded expats in Gent, you can learn all you need to know about your new life. Our members respect our code of conduct of polite behavior and trust and will offer help and advice on every aspect of life in Gent. Any queries can be answered here, on any topic, from healthcare and local schools to the local Gent social life and activities. You can arrange to meet fellow expats in person, in a safe, secure environment, by joining like-minded groups, based on your hobbies and interests. If you don't see a group for your favorite hobby, feel free to open your own!

  • Kelly Powell

    I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

  • Maria Lombardi

    You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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