FAQ about Belgium
Everything you need
to know
How well do you know Belgium? Still have some questions regarding
working or living here? We’re here to answer them for you.
Why work in Belgium?
Because we welcome talents, who want to grow and gain experience, with open arms. These are no empty words if you look at the salary package we offer, including holiday pay, health insurance, social security and so on.
Foreign work forces are paid the same salary as locals. Moreover, we have one of the highest minimum wages in the EU and a unique system of automatic wage indexation. Next to that, you have the possibility of being permanently employed in Belgium and being reunited with your family.
Job Talent is a certified company with more than 98% on our latest Federgon rating. So, rest assured: you will work with the same up-to-date legal standards as local workers.
Which languages are spoken in Belgium?
The official spoken languages in Belgium are Dutch, French, and German. But don’t worry: English is generally known in our part of the country.
Where will I stay in Belgium?
When you’ve found a job in Belgium via Job Talent International, we will provide a fully equipped apartment for you, in the proximity of your new job. You keep it tidy; we take care of everything!
Why is it nice to live in Belgium?
Belgium is a small and safe country, squeezed between France, the Netherlands and Germany. We have many beautiful cities, nature, and our own coastline.
Belgium has a high standard of living, health care, social security, and education. For example, Belgium has a solid system of financial child support.
What are Belgium’s national delights?
Where to begin? First of all: the Belgian beer culture is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Next to that, we Belgians are ‘sweet tooths’, loving our delicious Brussels or Liège waffles and of course our Belgian chocolate, probably the best in the world.
And don’t get us started on French fries, which are 100% Belgian. Every town in Belgium has its own friterie, frituur or frietkot.
One thing is for sure: you won’t regret your ‘taste of Belgium’!
What are the transportation facilities in Belgium?
Belgium is very accessible thanks to our central location in Europe. And because of our small size, all Belgian cities are nearby.
Belgium has a dense public transport network with trains, buses, and the subway. Besides that, we often provide you with a lease bike when moving to Belgium.
Should you work or live with low access to public transport, we will provide suitable transportation for you.
What are some Belgian references of Job Talent International?
We help a lot of both small and big companies in their search of talent. Some examples are Brewery Martens, Milcobel, Smart Packaging Solutions, Flanders Food Production, P&V Panels, Volvo Lacom Garages, Aertssen, B.R.T. and Maselis.
But more important: more than hundred talent workers will be eager to provide you with more information on how we work. Read all testimonials here.
What characterizes the Belgian people?
As you might see, Belgium is a welcoming and helpful nation of hard workers. One thing is already for sure: everyone at Job Talent International holds hospitality and work ethics in high regard.
What is the climate like in Belgium?
The climate in Belgium is classified as a temperate maritime climate, characterized by mild temperatures and significant rain throughout the year. Summers are mild to warm, while winters are cool.
Belgium doesn’t typically experience very heavy rainfall events but rather a consistent, moderate amount of rain.
Due to its northern location, daylight hours vary significantly between winter and summer. Winter days are short while summer days are long, with late sunsets.
Overall, the Belgian climate is generally mild and comfortable without extreme temperatures or weather phenomena.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium is around 30.528 square kilometers and is inhabited by nearly 12 million people.
What are the must-sees in Belgium?
- Grand-Place of Brussels: the central square of Brussels is surrounded by beautifully decorated historical buildings.
- Tomorrowland: the most famous dance festival in the world takes over De Schorre in Belgium every summer.
- Museums: Belgium has a lot of museums to offer, such as the iconic MAS, Rubenshuis, the recently reopened
- KMSKA in Antwerp or Gallo-Romeins Museum in Tongeren.
- Historical city Bruges: a World Heritage Site of UNESCO, often called the Venice of the North. It is one of
- Belgium’s most popular tourism destinations.
- Belgian Ardennes: a scenic region filled with dense forest, hills, and authentic villages. Here you will find a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hunting, cycling, hiking, camping, and canoeing.
- The Belgian coast: we have our own coastline with large sand beaches and dunes. The perfect spot for a weekend getaway.
What are the options for learning Dutch, French, or German in Belgium?
There are different ways to learn one of the three official Belgian languages to complete your integration. We will help you in finding a course that fits your needs.
If you want to stay in Belgium for a long period, especially if you want to apply for Belgian Citizenship and/ or apply for Family Reunification, it is mandatory to take the Civil Integration and Dutch language course. This course is organized by the Belgian government. During this course you will receive information about life in Belgium. After one month in Belgium, we will make sure you receive all information to be able to start this course.
What is Belgium best known for?
Belgium might be small, but it is world famous for more than one thing:
- Many international corporations and decision-making institutions, such as the EU and NATO, have their headquarters in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
- Located in the heart of Europe, Belgium is vital to European logistics and distributions activities. Belgium’s main logistic hubs include the seaport of Antwerp and Zeebrugge and the airports of Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Charleroi.
- The Port of Antwerp is even Europe’s second largest seaport and is the epicenter of Belgium’s chemical industry. Antwerp is considered as the largest chemical cluster in Europe.
- With highly regarded universities such as KU Leuven and UGent, the workforce in Belgium is highly educated and mainly multilingual. The country is ranked as fourth most productive labor force in the world.
- Belgium is home to some of the world’s most famous and celebrated music festivals such as Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter.
- We might have said it before but: beers, waffles, chocolates, and fries.
What is the national holiday in Belgium?
Our national holiday is the 21st of July. That day, we celebrate that the first king of Belgium, Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, took the constitutional oath as king in 1821.
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels, located in the heart of the country.
How is Belgium governed?
Belgium is a federal constitutional monarchy, meaning it has a monarch as ceremonial head of state, King Philippe the first, and multiple governments: the Federal Government, the Flemish Government, the Government of the French Community, the Walloon Government, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region, and the Government of the German-speaking Community. Don’t worry: we Belgian people aren’t quite on board either.