Moving to Belgium from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Belgium.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Republic of the Congo to Belgium.

Moved in 2023
89 ↑ 17% vs 2022

people moved from Republic of the Congo 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

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
BE
63.9

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
BE
7.3t

Republic of the Congo 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
BE
$63,600

Belgium performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Belgium passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG BE
Population 5,546,307 11,847,338
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112