InterNations – The Place for Croats Living in Belgium

Want to connect with the expat community of Croats in Belgium? Looking for Croatian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Croatian expats to go on an excursion to the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region with?

InterNations Belgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Croatia planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Croatian expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Croatia - from Dubrovnik, over Rijeka to Zagreb.

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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 Croats at our events in Belgium

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

Valentine’s Coffee: Warm Hearts & Great Brews
Valentine’s Coffee: Warm Hearts & Great Brews
Join us for a heart-warming coffee in the heart of Leuven. Whether you're a Valentine's enthusiast or just looking for a cozy drink in good company, you are more than welcome. We’ll be heading to (...) Protected content (...) , known for their incredible coffee and even better hot chocolate—the ki
Join us for a heart-warming coffee in the heart of Leuven. Whether you're a Valentine's enthusiast or just looking for a cozy drink in good company, you are more than welcome. We’ll be heading to (...) Protected content (...) , known for their incredible coffee and even better hot chocolate—the ki
No Other Choice
No Other Choice
Abruptly laid off after 25 years at the same company, a desperate man goes to extreme lengths to eliminate the competition for the job he wants. Film directed by Park Chan-Wook, director of Oldboy. The film is subtitled in ENGLISH.
Abruptly laid off after 25 years at the same company, a desperate man goes to extreme lengths to eliminate the competition for the job he wants. Film directed by Park Chan-Wook, director of Oldboy. The film is subtitled in ENGLISH.
Rugby Fever, 6 Nations: Scotland V England
Rugby Fever, 6 Nations: Scotland V England
One of the oldest rivalries in Rugby, sure to be a titanic match at Murrayfield
One of the oldest rivalries in Rugby, sure to be a titanic match at Murrayfield
InterNations Gent - A Taste of Gent
InterNations Gent - A Taste of Gent
To all the foodies, Are you ready to explore Gent through its most delicious local flavors? Join us for the Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent, an immersive and tip-based walking tour that lets you savor the very best of Belgian street food and drinks. No tour without ticket so book your ticket in
To all the foodies, Are you ready to explore Gent through its most delicious local flavors? Join us for the Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent, an immersive and tip-based walking tour that lets you savor the very best of Belgian street food and drinks. No tour without ticket so book your ticket in

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Why Croatian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Croatian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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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Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Croatian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Croats is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Croats in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Croats in Brussels, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Croatian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Croatia.
  • On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get paški sir in Brussels, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Belgium has information on the nearest Croatian embassy and many other institutions.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Croatian expats in Belgium on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Croats in Belgium

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Croatia and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Dobar Dan from our Croats living in Belgium!

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