Moving to Belgium from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique 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 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
33 ↑ 83% vs 2022

people moved from Mozambique 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 Mozambique to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
BE
63.9

Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
BE
7.3t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
BE
51.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
BE
$63,600

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
BE
3.2

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

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Brussels
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Maputo Brussels
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°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 Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Mozambique passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Mozambique

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Belgium passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Mozambique.

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 Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique 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 0.8 in Mozambique. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

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

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At a Glance

MZ BE
Population 31,693,239 11,847,338
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112