All the information you need to come live and work in Belgium

When you're part of the VUB, you're also part of Brussels, the city that dares you to be yourself. Brussels invites you to come as you are to the European capital of connections and coviviality. 

Ours is a history of artists, originals, and innovators who choose their own paths and stick to their vision. In Brussels, you'll cultivate a soil rich in people, diversity, and perspective to grow your ideas and shape what's next. 

Brussels offers the freedom and the challenge of being yourself. Dare to bring your skill and your vision to Brussels. 

Why working at the VUB is great, we sum up for you here

Immigration and visa

What steps do you need to take when planning on travelling to and living in Belgium?

Work permit

What are the legal obligations to be able to work in Belgium?

Residence permit

What should you do when arriving in Brussels/Belgium at the place where you will be residing?

Social security and taxes

How does the Belgian social security and tax system work?

Bank account

Why and how to open a bank account in Belgium?

Health care

What you should know about insurance and health care obligations.
Study pictogram

Coming to the VUB as a student?

Immigration and visa info for students.
Questions?

Create an HR-case in ServiceNow or mail us your question via mens_en_organisatie@vub.be