InterNations – Bringing Together Belgians Living in Côte d'Ivoire

Interested in meeting fellow Belgians in Cu00F4teu0020du0027Ivoire? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your Belgian countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as theu0020Parcu0020Nationalu0020deu0020Tau00EF with other Belgian expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Cu00F4teu0020du0027Ivoire or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in Belgium, InterNations Cu00F4teu0020du0027Ivoire offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of Belgian expats in Cu00F4teu0020du0027Ivoire among our members, coming from various regions all over Belgium - from Leuven, over Brussels to Antwerp.

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Adam Malewski

Adam Malewski

I use InterNations mainly for business and made some very valuable expat contacts here in Abidjan.

Lotta Koskinen

Lotta Koskinen

Settling as an expat woman in Abidjan wasn't easy in the beginning. Until a friend invited me to InterNations...

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 Belgians at our events in Côte d'Ivoire

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

InterNations Abidjan - Grill & Chill Happy Way
InterNations Abidjan - Grill & Chill Happy Way
Hi there, Need a breather from the week’s tension? Join us for an evening that celebrates what makes Abidjan truly special — the warmth of its people, the rhythm of local life, and the open-air charm of a real Ivorian maquis. Come share food, laughter, and stories where locals and expats meet hal
Hi there, Need a breather from the week’s tension? Join us for an evening that celebrates what makes Abidjan truly special — the warmth of its people, the rhythm of local life, and the open-air charm of a real Ivorian maquis. Come share food, laughter, and stories where locals and expats meet hal
InterNations Abidjan Anniversary Edition
InterNations Abidjan Anniversary Edition
Dear Members—our community turns 18! 🎉 Celebrate at Kajazoma, a restaurant-gallery where dining meets African art. Think warm wood beams, open-air lounges, and curated pieces all around. The garden hides a tranquil pool—an oasis for conversations and photos. Lush greenery, bamboo and palms cre
Dear Members—our community turns 18! 🎉 Celebrate at Kajazoma, a restaurant-gallery where dining meets African art. Think warm wood beams, open-air lounges, and curated pieces all around. The garden hides a tranquil pool—an oasis for conversations and photos. Lush greenery, bamboo and palms cre
InterNations Abidjan August off the Chain Event @Bushman Café
Hey InterNations Abidjan fam! Got an official event on August 29, 2025 at the one-and-only Bushman Café— and you’re all invited to a night of pure good energy 🇺🇸✨. What to Expect: 1.Meeting your fellow Expats from Internations Abidjan — community vibes www.internations.org finally! 2. A warm
Hey InterNations Abidjan fam! Got an official event on August 29, 2025 at the one-and-only Bushman Café— and you’re all invited to a night of pure good energy 🇺🇸✨. What to Expect: 1.Meeting your fellow Expats from Internations Abidjan — community vibes www.internations.org finally! 2. A warm
InterNations Abidjan: A Night in Spain @ Tapas Y Màs
Dear Members! Hope you are doing well. This moth of july, InterNations Abidjan invites you to join us! Location : Tapas y Más – A stylish bar-restaurant with Spanish flair and international flavors, nestled in the heart of Abidjan - Zone 4. Warm atmosphere, Andalusian decor, and a true fiesta spir
Dear Members! Hope you are doing well. This moth of july, InterNations Abidjan invites you to join us! Location : Tapas y Más – A stylish bar-restaurant with Spanish flair and international flavors, nestled in the heart of Abidjan - Zone 4. Warm atmosphere, Andalusian decor, and a true fiesta spir

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Why Belgian 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 Belgian 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.

Abidjan Community Group
Abidjan Community Group

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Get Tips and Info on Life in Côte d'Ivoire from Belgian Expats

Being an expat in Côte d'Ivoire means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your Belgian compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Ivorian people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Belgians in Côte d'Ivoire is a breeze, no matter if you are in Bouaké, Yamoussoukro, Abidjan or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Belgians in Yamoussoukro, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for Belgian food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the Belgian InterNations Community:

  • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from Belgium.
  • Our Côte d'Ivoire Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get pommes frites in Yamoussoukro...
  • The InterNations Places database for Côte d'Ivoire helps you find institutions like the nearest Belgian embassy.

From the Parc National de Taï to the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Belgian expats in Côte d'Ivoire.

Meet Fellow Belgians in Côte d'Ivoire at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Côte d'Ivoire is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous shougouilla, Côte d'Ivoire’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Yamoussoukro’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Belgians in Yamoussoukro and discover the Eastern Plantations, i.e. the cultivated areas near Lac de Kossou, the coastal lagoons around the de facto capital, and other impressive landmarks across Côte d'Ivoire.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from Belgium and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Goededag & salut from our Belgians living in Côte d'Ivoire!

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