ClaireSto
Welsh looking for information about England
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Southampton, England
Speaks English: Native French: Basic
Registration: 13 July 2016
About
Occupation
I am Job seeker.
My expat journey
Southampton, England, England
Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium
Living and looking for work in Antwerp.
Chilled vibe but lots to see and do.
Cycling around the city with ease.
Everyone we have met is so friendly and willing to help. I love Antwerp!
Wrexham, Wales, Wales
I grew up in North East Wales and also spent a lot of time in Chester just over the border in England.
I love the beautiful Welsh mountains!
Activity
Are you happy in Belgium? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Belgium? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I have only been here just over 2 months (feels longer), I have only met a few native Belgians as there is a huge expat community here. However, the few Belgians I have met have been so helpful, friendly and all round very pleasant people! - ... Read More
Visas and Permits to stay in Belgium as an EU resident by ClaireSto
My boyfriend and I are moving to Belgium in August from the UK, we plan to stay long term (minimum 6 months - 1 year) and as current EU citizens, do we need to apply for any long-term stay visas/permits prior to arriving or getting a job? We have ...
Don't let the rude "trolls" of the internet withhold you from helping those in need of some friendly advice. Read More
Visas and Permits to stay in Belgium as an EU resident by ClaireSto
My boyfriend and I are moving to Belgium in August from the UK, we plan to stay long term (minimum 6 months - 1 year) and as current EU citizens, do we need to apply for any long-term stay visas/permits prior to arriving or getting a job? We have ...
Many thanks for your response. We have spoken directly to the Belgian Embassy in London and they have confirmed that we wouldn't need to notify the embassy or maison communale until we have our own accommodation and jobs. I can't imagine ... Read More
Visas and Permits to stay in Belgium as an EU resident by ClaireSto
My boyfriend and I are moving to Belgium in August from the UK, we plan to stay long term (minimum 6 months - 1 year) and as current EU citizens, do we need to apply for any long-term stay visas/permits prior to arriving or getting a job? We have ...
Thank you very much for your help and advice, it is greatly appreciated. Claire Read More
Visas and Permits to stay in Belgium as an EU resident by ClaireSto
My boyfriend and I are moving to Belgium in August from the UK, we plan to stay long term (minimum 6 months - 1 year) and as current EU citizens, do we need to apply for any long-term stay visas/permits prior to arriving or getting a job? We have ...
Thanks for your response Sean. When you say to notify the UK embassy in Belgium, should we do this when arriving or when we have found accommodation/job etc? At first we are simply staying with friends until finding our own place, at what point ... Read More
Moving to Brussels too! by Bman2112
Hi All, Moving to Brussels mid September from the UK. My wife has a new job, so I've taken the plunge and decided to quit my job of 16yrs and change everything i know! We've managed to bag a lovely apartment on Louise so we're central to ...
Hi Bman, I understand your post is from 3 years ago, however I am moving to Belgium next month from the UK and wondered how you got on with any expat job agencies for English speakers or what kind of work you took at the beginning? Thanks! Claire Read More
Visas and Permits to stay in Belgium as an EU resident
My boyfriend and I are moving to Belgium in August from the UK, we plan to stay long term (minimum 6 months - 1 year) and as current EU citizens, do we need to apply for any long-term stay visas/permits prior to arriving or getting a job? We have ... Read More