Moving to Belgium from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Central African Republic to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Central African Republic to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
29 ↑ 61% vs 2022

people moved from Central African Republic to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Central African Republic to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
BE
63.9

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
BE
7.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
BE
$63,600

Belgium performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Belgium passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Central African Republic?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF BE
Population 5,454,533 11,847,338
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Sango Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112