Belgium info and links for travelers |
Money
Currency: Euro
Exchange fees apply to non US dollar and UK pounds
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Credit cards VISA, American Express, Eurcard, Diners Club
Travelers Cheques Accepted, but conversion fees apply except as above
ATMs In all major cities, not necessarily in rural areas
Online banking Yes
Banking hours 9AM to 4PM Monday to Friday
Banks may close for 1 hour for lunch)
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Foreign exchange Some traders operate 7 days a week, check with local merchants
Public Holidays
New Years Day January 1
March/April Easter
Labour Day May 1st
Ascension 6th Thursday after Easter Day
Pentecost 7th Sunday after Easter Day
National Day 21st July
Assumption
Of Mary 15th August
All Saints Day 1st November
Armistice Day 11th November
Christmas 25th December
Business Investment
Government and provincial incentive schemes, grants and other information.
Driving in Belgium
Vehicle Registration Service (DIV)
The Highway Code (Dutch or French)
Employment information
Salary Scales
Posting employees to Belgium
Student jobs and conditions
Disability information
Health insurance
European Health Insurance Card
Public Transport
Taxes
Income Tax
Registration duties (payable on registration of legal documents)
Succession (Transfer of deceased estate tax)
Donations Donations to heirs (see Succession)
Brussels
Welcome to Brussels
Charleroi
Charleroi Communique (French)
Charleroi Communique (English)
Ghent
Liège
Namur
Leuven(in Dutch, French, English, German)
Louvain-La-Neuve
