Pre- Move Counselling - Look and see visit
This
special assistance was developed for any employee considering a
possible transfer to Belgium.
BRC
will provide general information about Belgium giving an insight into
the country, history, languages, government, economy and social life. The client will receive
detailed information regarding legalities, housing, schooling, banking, recreation, cross-cultural
matters, etc.
Additionally, we
will take you on an
orientation tour, visit possible housing, schools and supermarket and
show you the different aspects of living in Belgium.
Work
Permit & Legalities
Work
permits are obligatory for non-Europeans citizens.
BRC
will
assist to obtain all the correct legal documents. We will apply for
your work permit (speed procedures) or a professional card, your entry
visa, residency permit and assist with the exchange of a local
driver’s license (obligatory).
We will move you fast and smoothly through the
administrative jungle of local bureaucracy.
We
will notify you when it is time to start the renewal of your work
permit and request extension of the residence permit.
Securing
housing
Whether
you want to rent or buy, furnished or not, your preoccupation is to
find the right home in your new destination.
We offer full assistance in securing housing.
BRC
will make a pre-selection of homes, go with you to visit the properties, do renting
and or buying negotiations, take care of
practical
arrangements such as home inspection, phone & internet
connection,
cable TV, electricity, gas, water, heating oil delivery, etc.
If
your home needs decorating with painting, rental furniture, carpets,
curtains, light fixtures, appliances, etc. we can assist with that too.
Nothing will be left undone to make you feel at home immediately.
School
selection
Knowing
you have seen all the options is a great comfort in choosing your
children’s educational facilities.
BRC
will provide detailed information about the different schools and make
appointments to visit them. This enables you to evaluate which one will
best meet your child’s needs.
We
will take care of the required application documents and arrange for
school transportation if needed.
Any
other extra-curricular activities, such as dancing, music, or sports,
etc. which may interest your child are researched and supplied to you
upon arrival.
Banking, insurance and taxes
The Belgian banking system is an efficient network of financials flows for personal and or company purposes.
We furnish you with all details on the banking system and help you to
open an account, arrange debit and credit cards, assist in setting up
automatic monthly payments, or get a mortgage or a car loan. Banks have facilities and on-line banking systems in different languages.
Of course we don’t want you to be unprotected so BRC will assist you in setting up insurance for fire, personal belongings, theft, third party liability, car or life insurance.
If information is required on local taxes we can refer you to specialists who will guide you through the whole process.
We can also refer clients to investment companies who can assist them with their worldwide investments.
Medical Care
We
wish you the very best of health during your stay in Belgium; but if
you should suffer the slightest illness our excellent medical care is
at your service.
BRC will inform you in detail of the workings of the medical system. Names of hospitals and doctors, dentists, paediatricians, pharmacists or private nurses, are provided upon arrival.
In emergencies we will be there for you to assist with translation and deal with the paperwork pertaining to hospitalisation.
Food , Shopping, Leisure and Recreation
Shopping can be a real pleasure in Belgium and there is very little that you will not be able to find. Let
us introduce you to the local shopping facilities, the commercial
shopping centers, garden centers, fashion shops, specialty shops, etc.
If
you can't find what you are looking for we will gladly point out
suitable substitutes and where to find them or suggest good local
products. You
know Belgium’s best kept secret is it famous cuisine and we would
not want you to miss out on one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Local
restaurants, cheerful bistro’s and lovely exotic eating places
are revealed to you as part of our services. And of course we
should not forget the Belgian beers. Unfortunately this is an adventure
you will have to explore on your own.
We
will prepare an overview of clubs and organisations where you can
practice the sport of your choice, as well as information and links to
theatres, opera’s, ballets, concerts, museums, tourist attractions and important events.
Vehicles
We
help you to purchase or lease a new or second hand car, apply for
license plates, assist with arranging for a car loan and car insurance.
If you decide to bring your vehicle BRC
from abroad we can guide you through the importation, process with
customs, go with you to automobile inspection, apply for license plates
and arrange for insurance.
Language Training
Although
English is widely spoken everywhere, you will be pleasantly surprised
to see how the local community appreciates when you try to speak their
language.
If
you or your family would like to learn the local language we can set
you up or refer you to outstanding private language instructors or
schools.
Cross Cultural Awareness training
Would
you be interested to learn more about the cultural differences in your
new home country we can set up a cross-cultural awareness program for
you.
Moving Away Assistance
The
time has come for you to leave Belgium. It is with great sadness that
we see you go. Allow us to help you once more and help you with your
repatriation to a new location.
Removal
companies will be contacted, notice is given for the home lease, all
public services are cancelled, we’ll assist you through the
outgoing inspection, handle final bills or reimbursements for you and
forward mail to the new home address
" We organize, sympathize and .... take your troubles away! "
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