Moving to Belgium from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Dominica 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 Dominica to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
BE
63.9

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
BE
7.3t

Dominica performs better than Belgium across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
BE
$63,600

Belgium performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Dominica across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Brussels
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Roseau Brussels
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Dominica?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Dominica?

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM BE
Population 74,629 11,847,338
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112