Moving to Belgium from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
184 ↑ 45% vs 2022

people moved from Sudan 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 Sudan to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
BE
63.9

Sudan 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

SD
70.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
BE
7.3t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
BE
51.9%

Belgium performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
BE
$63,600

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
BE
3.2

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

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Brussels
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Khartoum Brussels
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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 Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Sudan?

Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD BE
Population 47,958,856 11,847,338
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112