InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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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 Swiss at our events in Belgium

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

Artist + Entrepreneur – A New Trend?
Artist + Entrepreneur – A New Trend?
We would like to invite you to the Vernissage and Networking Event in the booth of the artist BeeBee Harris at (...) Protected content (...) on Friday 21st of November 2025 from 18h -22h. (...) Protected content (...) celebrates a vibrant mix of accessible and emotionally resonant works, spotli
We would like to invite you to the Vernissage and Networking Event in the booth of the artist BeeBee Harris at (...) Protected content (...) on Friday 21st of November 2025 from 18h -22h. (...) Protected content (...) celebrates a vibrant mix of accessible and emotionally resonant works, spotli
Amazing Asia
Amazing Asia
Night Market. Experience the magic of Asia – no jet lag needed! Join a colorful indoor festival full of exotic flavors, music, culture and fun. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable Asian journey! 📍 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (...) Protected content (...) .
Night Market. Experience the magic of Asia – no jet lag needed! Join a colorful indoor festival full of exotic flavors, music, culture and fun. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable Asian journey! 📍 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (...) Protected content (...) .
Lighten Up! Have Some Anti-Gravity
Lighten Up! Have Some Anti-Gravity
Well, some anti-gravity yoga, that is. So not the kind where you are bound to the ground on your mat but where instead you are suspended from the ceiling by means of a large piece of cloth that supports you. Does that sound exciting to you? For the uninitiated: wear loosely fitting clothes so you c
Well, some anti-gravity yoga, that is. So not the kind where you are bound to the ground on your mat but where instead you are suspended from the ceiling by means of a large piece of cloth that supports you. Does that sound exciting to you? For the uninitiated: wear loosely fitting clothes so you c
Saturday Afternoon Drink
Saturday Afternoon Drink
Hi everyone, Let’s enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon drink together in the cozy (...) Protected content (...) Gent Theatre bar in the heart of Ghent, the perfect spot to chat and get to know each other in an easygoing atmosphere. Hope to see you on Saturday, Wouter
Hi everyone, Let’s enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon drink together in the cozy (...) Protected content (...) Gent Theatre bar in the heart of Ghent, the perfect spot to chat and get to know each other in an easygoing atmosphere. Hope to see you on Saturday, Wouter

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Why Swiss 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 Swiss 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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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from Swiss Expats

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

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss 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 Switzerland 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 r\östi in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss 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 Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Gr\üezi,\ salut,\ buongiorno,\ bainvegni from our Swiss living in Belgium!

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