InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch 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 Netherlands 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 Dutch expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of the Netherlands - from The Hague, over Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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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 Dutch at our events in Belgium

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

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Zone De Contact
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👉 👉 👉 The exhibition runs until March 7, 2026. It will be the last chance to see it. On top, we will have a guided tour given by the curator of the exhibition. 📸 Focusing primarily on Luxembourgish photography, the exhibition brings together pioneering figures and younger practitioners whose
👉 👉 👉 The exhibition runs until March 7, 2026. It will be the last chance to see it. On top, we will have a guided tour given by the curator of the exhibition. 📸 Focusing primarily on Luxembourgish photography, the exhibition brings together pioneering figures and younger practitioners whose
InterNations Leuven Event |Social Brunch
InterNations Leuven Event |Social Brunch
How about a cosy coffee, tea, choco and optional brunch with the Leuven city explorers. Privatized space for InterNations. Brunch (all-you-can-eat) 12 noon - 14h for those who confirm (23€). => hot plate - grilled sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, grilled mushrooms, bacon, scrambled eggs, orie
How about a cosy coffee, tea, choco and optional brunch with the Leuven city explorers. Privatized space for InterNations. Brunch (all-you-can-eat) 12 noon - 14h for those who confirm (23€). => hot plate - grilled sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, grilled mushrooms, bacon, scrambled eggs, orie
Bookclub First Meetup
Bookclub First Meetup
Dear current and future book lovers! You’re warmly invited to the first meetup of Antwerp’s Book Club. The goal of this first session is simple: get to know each other and choose our first few books to read and discuss together. When: Every second Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM (starting 14-Marc
Dear current and future book lovers! You’re warmly invited to the first meetup of Antwerp’s Book Club. The goal of this first session is simple: get to know each other and choose our first few books to read and discuss together. When: Every second Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM (starting 14-Marc

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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 Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch 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 Dutch in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Brussels or Dutch in Antwerp.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands 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 stamppot in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Dutch embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Dutch 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 Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Goededag from our Dutch living in Belgium!

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