Moving to Belgium from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
20 ↓ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
BE
4.6

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
BE
63.9

Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
BE
7.3t

Tajikistan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
BE
51.9%

Belgium performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
BE
$63,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
BE
3.2

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

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Brussels
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Dushanbe Brussels
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°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 Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Tajikistan 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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ BE
Population 9,119,347 11,847,338
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112