InterNations – Uniting Americans living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Belgium or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Belgium offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.

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Kelly Powell

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

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.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Americans at our events in Belgium

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

Turkish Breakfast-Brunch
Turkish Breakfast-Brunch
Turkish breakfast/brunch buffet Fresh and cooked vegetables, gozleme, Turkish breads, pastries and simit, salads, cold cuts, assortment of cheese, filter coffee and brewed Turkish tea, eggs and much more… Come and join us on the terrace if the weather allows it. Otherwise, we will meet inside. Unf
Turkish breakfast/brunch buffet Fresh and cooked vegetables, gozleme, Turkish breads, pastries and simit, salads, cold cuts, assortment of cheese, filter coffee and brewed Turkish tea, eggs and much more… Come and join us on the terrace if the weather allows it. Otherwise, we will meet inside. Unf
Walk & Picnic in Heverlee Woods
Walk & Picnic in Heverlee Woods
How about a relaxing hike in green woods and then a picnic lunch at the side of a lake. The itinerary starts from (...) Protected content (...) Cheers,
How about a relaxing hike in green woods and then a picnic lunch at the side of a lake. The itinerary starts from (...) Protected content (...) Cheers,
Aston Martin – Elegance in Motion (Exhibition)
(...) Protected content (...) 'Aston Martin – Elegance in Motion', an exceptional exhibition dedicated to one of the most iconic brands in British automotive history. Through a remarkable selection of rare and prestigious models, visitors are invited to explore nearly a century of history where ti
(...) Protected content (...) 'Aston Martin – Elegance in Motion', an exceptional exhibition dedicated to one of the most iconic brands in British automotive history. Through a remarkable selection of rare and prestigious models, visitors are invited to explore nearly a century of history where ti
Waltz & Social Dance
Waltz & Social Dance
Step into an afternoon of timeless elegance! Join us for a monthly Sunday gathering dedicated to waltz and social dancing, held in an exceptional private ballroom near the Parc du Cinquantenaire, a short walk from Merode metro station. Once a month, this historic venue opens for an afternoon of mu
Step into an afternoon of timeless elegance! Join us for a monthly Sunday gathering dedicated to waltz and social dancing, held in an exceptional private ballroom near the Parc du Cinquantenaire, a short walk from Merode metro station. Once a month, this historic venue opens for an afternoon of mu

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Belgian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Brussels or Americans in Antwerp.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Belgium.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Belgium Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffed turkey in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Belgium.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Belgium

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Belgian pommes frites, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Ardennes forests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Belgium.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Belgium!

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