Can a Rumanian citizen work in Germany

Can a Rumanian citizen work in Germany?
I am a Romanian and I have been working in Spain for some years now.But due to the high unemployment in this country I would like to move to Germany or Belgium. Do I have the right to work in any of these 2 countries? I understand there is a clause that allows Germany and other countires to deny us to work there.Is that true?Thank you all in advance.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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No
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yes, just stay away from romanian women, i hear they have hairy armpits and never shave their legs. you are probably better off with a german girl, they are a damn sight cleverer too.
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things are no better in those countries

I am a rumanian citizen living in Spain.Can I work in Germany

I am a rumanian citizen living in Spain.Can I work in Germany?
I am a Romanian and I have been working in Spain for some years now.But due to the high unemployment in this country I would like to move to Germany or Belgium. Do I have the right to work in any of these 2 countries? I understand there is a clause that allows Germany and other countires to deny us to work there.Is that true?Thank you all in advance.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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No
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You have the right to work -as employed or self-employed- without a work permit in: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Until 31 December 2013, your ability to work might be restricted in: * Austria * Belgium * France * Germany * Ireland * Italy * Luxembourg * Malta * The Netherlands * United Kingdom To work in these countries, you will need a work permit. Some countries have simplified their procedures or reduced restrictions in some sectors or for some professions. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein impose full restrictions. Switzerland can impose restrictions until 31 May 2016.

Anyone know anything about AAFES Belgium

Anyone know anything about AAFES Belgium?
Does anyone have any experience working for AAFES in Belgium? I can find plenty of info about AAFES in the States, or Germany, etc, but obviously Belgium's a bit more difficult. :) Thanks!
Belgium - 2 Answers
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This is the only website I"ve seen that gives information and includes a map of the locations in and around Belgium http://odin.aafes.com/bases/index.asp
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The 2 in Belgium are a bit special: - the one in Brussels is at the NATO headquarters in Evere (Brussels) - the other one is at the NATO and SHAPE bases in the area of Mons

How can I find a job to work from home

How can I find a job to work from home?
Hello All, I have been trying to find a job to work from home, yet it sounds to be difficult as many companies are American and I live in Belgium..Does anybody have tips or websites to work from home?? I don´t mind to pay in the begining a signing in fee if the website is real and no scams..thanks in advance for your help and advice.
Other - Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
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If you find out how to work from home have fexibility and make good earnings let me know,
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You can work with an American company. I think what your looking for is a Drop Shipper. With a Drop Shipper, you don't ever have any inventory at your home. What you do is sell the items online, and then, after you've made the sale, you forward the sale to the Drop Shipper, along with their fees, and they ship the product to your customer, using your address as the return address so the customer never knows that it didn't come directly from you. Probably one of the most famous Drop Shippers is SMC, but there are a lot out there. Make sure you check them out real well before signing up with one, since most of them charge you a sign up fee to even get started. SMC runs around $300.00 just for their information. As they say, you have to spend money to make money.
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http://www.mommyenterprises.com/ I honestly don't know if I am much of help. Being that most the sites are probably in Flemish or French anyway. I lived in Brussels some time. I would understand why you want to work at home. It is a dirty and dangerous city. Plus getting in a car and drving somewhere is SCARY!!! I was happy just to be alive when I reached my destination.
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There are no legitimate websites for work at home jobs. These are all scams and will take you for your money in fees. Read all the disclaimers and you will soon see for your self. World news has reported that work at home internet jobs scams are up 450%. Be careful!!
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Understand that there are scammers out there and if it sounds to good to be true it is. If someone says something is legal, and you do not believe it to be true it is probably not. Know that most real at home jobs will not be advertised. You will have to find them, due to the fact that many open positions are filled before any ads can be placed. If they are advertised, they will not start of with telling you how much you will be making. Business seeking home workers have the advantage, and do not need to waste advertising budgets telling the employees to the tee what they will get out of it. A description of the qualifications needed for the job and how to send them your resume will usually be all you will see. They should also include a business name and address, check it out with the Better Business Bureau first. Some times for very obvious reasons, they do not provide contact information exempt for a generic email. If you do sent the your resume do not be to quick to sent them any personal information. Block out identifying information exempt for you email address. In you cover page include the reason you blocked you identifying information and include that you hope to here back with them. Also include that when you have their information and are able to check them out with the Better Business Bureau then you will gladly send them the information they need. However think twice about providing a social security number, if you have never talked with them on the phone. I they do not care if they have your credentials the business is probably a scam. Same goes for if they will not tell you who they are in the first inquiry about you working for them. Remember a honest real at home job will not request any money. Any charges they will have for background checks should be taken out of your first check. If they seem to pushy, pass them by, if they are not a scam there is a reason why they are having trouble keeping employees.
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Freelance writing! It's a great way to earn extra money, or even turn it into a full time career later on. Here are some sites that let you write about any personal experience and will pay for it. PM me if you have questions. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1288190/where_to_find_freelance_writers.html

i use indonesia pasport and i work in ireland can i go to UK or Belgium without no visa

i use indonesia pasport and i work in ireland can i go to UK or Belgium without no visa?
visa allow
Other - Ireland - 2 Answers
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Contact the Embassies of those countries to find out.
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Your Ireland working visa does not authorize you to travel to the United Kingdom or Belgium. You need to apply for a UK visa through the WorldBridge application center in Dublin. For a visa to visit Belgium you must apply at the Belgium Embassy in Dublin. Source(s): http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/ukvqr?redirect=true&promoId=1910262&reason=Visit&nationality=Indonesia&location=Ireland https://www.visainfoservices.com/Pages/Content.aspx?Tag=HowDoIApply_PAGE http://britishembassyinireland.fco.gov.uk/en/visas/ http://www.diplomatie.be/en/travel/visaShortdetail.asp?TEXTID=1180 http://www.diplomatie.be/dublin/

how much does a nurse working in thailand or belgium earn per hour

how much does a nurse working in thailand or belgium earn per hour?
i need to know how much they earn per hour, how many hours per day do they work and approximately how much do they earn in a month?
Thailand - 5 Answers
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Thailand pays very poorly....Don't know about Belgium...
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A senior nurse in a government hospital... About 20000 ฿ / month, or about $ US 625.00 at currant exchange rate
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Nurse working in Thailand in the Government's hospital works 7 hours/day. The salary will start at the amount of 7,000 baht not pay per hour. The highest saraly is not more than 30,000 baht but if she works in the private hospital she will get 2 times as the above. The salary of nurse in Thailand is very lower. Try to find in Belgium be better.
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A working girl who dresses as a nurse can make good money, but unfortunately real nurses in Thailand (like many other professions) do not make nearly enough.
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in thailand about 30-40baht an hour,belgians get paid by barter(buns or chocolate usually) No offence Pongtheb,but you've been sniffing the gas if you think a nurse earns up to 60 thou a month? hok mung?

How much does a Financial Analyst earn in Belgium

How much does a Financial Analyst earn in Belgium?
Hi, my husband and I are planning to relocate in Belgium (I'm originally from there), I currently work as an FA (accountant II) and earn pretty good. So, I was wondering how much I'll be making once there? Since the housing is just as much as the East Coast here, shouldn't it be close to what I make now? Thanks!
Belgium - 1 Answers
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There's a site here that will allow you to look up average salaries: http://www.vacature.com/salariskompas/ (Dutch version) or http://www.references.be/compasdessalaires/ (French version) The salary will depend on the sector you work in, the amount of experience you have etc... If you want to start looking for a job already then you can look on those sites, or also on http://www.jobat.be/, http://www.monster.be/, http://www.stepstone.be/ or http://vdab.be/ Good luck with the move!

What are some things to see in Belgium

What are some things to see in Belgium?
I'm traveling to Brussels in a few weeks and I have no idea what I want to do there. I'd like to travel to Amsterdam but I'm being told it's too much since I've only got 8 days to work with. Has anyone ever traveled to Belgium and can fill me in on some good things to see while I'm there? Thanks!
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You can see the boy taking a leak http://www.flickr.com/photos/mambo1935/152382691/
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All the First World War stuff such as battle fields etc
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If possible take a day or so out to visit some of the WW1 Battlefields and Memorials. Its a moving experience and one you'll always remember! Belgium is a wonderful country and you'll not be without anything to do! Contact their tourist offices via your local tourist agent and ask them! And not forgetting one of their greatest ambassadors - Audry Hepburn!
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It really depends on what you want to see! Most Popular Cities : Bruges - Brussels- Ghent - Antwerp -> I ranked them as I would recommend but I don't know exactly what you like so... ***Bruges : Very nice medieval city, recommended !! Bloedkapel, Grote markt, belfort, reien (canals), ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruges ***Brussels : Nice modern city, capital Atomium, Mannenken Pis, EU parlement, ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels Ghent : gravensteen, gothic buildings like cathedral,... Antwerp : cathedral, ... Other stuff worth visiting : * Flanders Field and region Ypres (all ww1 cemeteries and musea) *Coast (less beautiful though) *... Other things to do for "fun" I guess themeparks like Walibi Go mountainbiking, rafting, climing,... in Ardennes You are saying 8 days !!!! You can still go to Paris or Amsterdam, I suggest Paris though, You can go 1 day, get up early, drive there before morning rush hour and leave late and see paris in just 1 day, take metro a lot and you can see almost every touristic attraction like Tour Eiffel, Champs Elysées, Mont Martre, Louvre, Place de la concorde, La Défence,.. Although it will be a bit all in a rush but it is totally worth it ! Cheers and have a nice stay in Belgium Want more info? PM me Edit : ***hein, you are a silly copy paster***
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It really depends on what you want to see! Most Popular Cities : Bruges - Brussels- Ghent - Antwerp -> I ranked them as I would recommend but I don't know exactly what you like so... ***Bruges : Very nice medieval city, recommended !! Bloedkapel, Grote markt, belfort, reien (canals), ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruges ***Brussels : Nice modern city, capital Atomium, Mannenken Pis, EU parlement, ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels Ghent : gravensteen, gothic buildings like cathedral,... Antwerp : cathedral, ... Other stuff worth visiting : * Flanders Field and region Ypres (all ww1 cemeteries and musea) *Coast (less beautiful though) *... Other things to do for "fun" I guess themeparks like Walibi Go mountainbiking, rafting, climing,... in Ardennes You are saying 8 days !!!! You can still go to Paris or Amsterdam, I suggest Paris though, You can go 1 day, get up early, drive there before morning rush hour and leave late and see paris in just 1 day, take metro a lot and you can see almost every touristic attraction like Tour Eiffel, Champs Elysées, Mont Martre, Louvre, Place de la concorde, La Défence,.. Although it will be a bit all in a rush but it is totally worth it ! Cheers and have a nice stay in Belgium
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I know one thing Hein ain't no expert.Mr Copy and paste eh?Irky got ya sussed.
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beer.... and a nifty museum covered in a shroud of mystery.
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Most important things are said I think :-) Just wanna say: if you want to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Koln; take the high-speed train! http://www.thalys.com/be/en/ http://www.eurostar.com And some extra toerist information: Bruges http://www.pandhotel.com/sightse.htm Gent: http://www.pandhotel.com/gente.htm Ieper: http://www.pandhotel.com/iepere.htm

How to obtain Residence permits & Identity cards in Belgium

How to obtain Residence permits & Identity cards in Belgium?
I need a Residence permit and an Identity card in Belgium and also A C work permit How to obtain them walters4u@yahoo.com
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As you do not state your nationality, it has to be assumed you are not a national from an EU country.That being the case, you would have to find a Belgian company willing to offer you a job, providing of course there is no suitable EU national for that position as EU employers MUST prove said position beyond doubt. Should you be fortunate enough to secure a position the employer will apply for your work permit, and before a permit is granted, the employer must prove that no Belgian or European Union citizen is able to do the job. A C permits are normally only issued to the following categories of applicant: the spouse of an A permit holder, the non-EU spouse of a Belgian national, the non-EU spouse of an EU national legally resident in Belgium, and any foreigner with five years' uninterrupted (legal) residency in Belgium. NB A Belgian work permit is employer specific, and working for another Belgian company would not be legal unless and until a new application had been made by the new employer and approved by the authorities. Once you have overcome the work permit issue, you will need as a Non EU-national to register with your local commune within eight days of your arrival in Belgium, even if you are living in temporary accommodation. A residence visa is required to qualify for a temporary residence permit. Within two weeks of moving to a permanent residence, an application must be submitted to obtain a foreigner identity card and to be officially registered in the foreign population register. To apply for your identity card, whether you're an EU national or not, you and family members over the age of 21 must go to the town hall in person to register. Children under the age of 12 will be issued a 'name card', while children between the ages of 12 and 15 can apply for a child's card or an adult identity card. Foreigner identity cards are renewable every year, and you must apply for a new card within eight days of moving to a permanent residence.

Best city to learn French in Belgium

Best city to learn French in Belgium?
Hello everyone, I would like to spend some time in Belgium to work on my French (I'm German), maybe even find an internship at a language school or something along that line. Now what I would like to know from you is which city you'd recommend for that. I've read that Brussels in mainly french speaking, but it's not actually in the French part of Belgium. Is Charleroi nice/interesting? Wikipedia says that it has a high crime rate... And how about Mons? Or other cities? Looking forward to your answers
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don't go to Charleroi, believe me. Mons is not so nice too the accent of Namur is really nice, Liege is also cool. Brussels in manly french speaking even if it's not in the french part it is 95% french Bonne chance!

where can i watch waterloo road series 6 episode 11 online

where can i watch waterloo road series 6 episode 11 online?
I live in belgium, and i forgot to watch waterloo road last night, does anyone know where i can watch the latest one somewhere that's not bbc iplayer and works in belgium? :/
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try open freewatchtv.info
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watch it at home better
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not online

I have marriage in belgium i get 5 month card orange card can i work on my orange card

I have marriage in belgium i get 5 month card orange card can i work on my orange card .?
I HAVE ORNGE card 5 month can i work and make my sis card
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Yes you could, in Belgium you work with an orange card.

short term course in Belgium (Study)

short term course in Belgium (Study)?
I want to do a short term course (6 mtnhs -1 year) in belgium. My beloved is in Belgium on Work permit visa and i want to join him. Can some one please suggest me some courses which help me in getting a STUDY VISA... I having diploma in hospitality and travel mgmt. , currently an undergraduate. If there are some management courses..any diploma or any toher course..please suggest me
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Whilst there are a lot of study possibilities in both French Speaking part of Belgium and Flanders most if not all are post graduate level: masters or doctors. For more info google "Erasmus" it is the most important scholarship program in the EU.

Self-Employed in Belgium

Self-Employed in Belgium?
Hello. I am an EU National, who has recently moved to Belgium to work as independent consultant. I am now about to sign a contract with the first client, and already have an Enterprise number and VAT registration. My question is: how to determine the fee rate? Eg - if you want to end up with EUR 2000 per month as net payment? I know that things such as social contribution (EUR630 p/quarter) and income tax need to be paid. Can you please, give me an advice how to calculate the gross (contractual) rate? Many thanks, Maria
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I think you should contact a accountancy office and/or a service organisation for entrepreneurs (like Unizo http://www.unizo.be/eu/ the most known in the Flanders region). For instance your invoices must contain the necessary information. Do know what is the VAT for your kind of consultancy? The normal percentage is 15%, but like for everything in Belgium there are a lot of special cases... Calculating your income taxes is also not so simple. Basically you pay different percentages for different scales (starting with 0% for the lowest scale up to 55% for the highest top of you income). But it depends also of your family situation, and for instance how many costs you can take into account. It is also important to think about paying a part in advance because you get a interesting discount in that case. Again, an account can help you the best.

Work Permit for foreign national in BELGIUM

Work Permit for foreign national in BELGIUM?
Hi everyone, My boyfriend recently finished a IT stagiare with BBTK/SETCA trade union under an internship programme in conjuction a South African University. Shortly after completing his internship, he received a job offer from Company X, to work as a consultant. When we first heard the news, we were obviously ecstatic. But when Company X started to say that would not apply for a work permit from him, things started to go sour. At the time I hadn't read any Belgian publications concering labor laws in Belgium,so I wouldn't have known that what Company X was doing, was illegal. However, my boyfriend's former boss managed to negotiate with them (somehow) and convince them to apply for a work permit on his behalf. He signed the contract after hearing this, and started to work for them on August the 30th. Now, my boyfriend recently received news from a lawyer employed by his former trade union boss, that his request for a work permit was rejected, on the basis of him not earning enough for what they called a 'highly talented immigrant'. I am puzzled as to how Company X could have even offered him a job, knowing they aren't paying him enough to keep him on for as long as they wanted, and have since the decision, not relieved him of his duties as a consultant. From what I understand Company X would have made a plea on his behalf stating that there weren't any other suitable candidates in the Belgian job market, for the job. This is the reason I assumed they even went as far as to negotiate with his former boss-to hire him! In addition to this the process of requesting a work permit, was not made transparent to him-something that is REQUIRED under Belgian law and violates Company X's code of ethical conduct. Now that his request has been rejected, he has to make an appeal with the regional minister within 30 days, regarding their decision. His residence permit expires at the end of October. Does anyone know of a way of getting around this? Could he enroll in a school-apply for training?etc. All Help is appreciated, Thank you
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This is an official site of the Belgian governement with information about working visa. http://www.belgium.be/en/work/coming_to_work_in_belgium/work_permit/
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We have read your question very carefully and will try to answer paragraph by paragraph. You say your man has recently completed a qualification – no problem with that – congratulations. Then you go on to say he received a job offer, now we are having some doubts…. Did he actually apply for the job or did it just appear? A straight yes or no answer is required. 2nd paragraph: Under EU law the employer is required by law to apply for the potential employee’s work permit, assuming one is required. If that was the case and a permit was required, the company would have to prove to the Belgian authorities that the potential employee had qualifications that were not available from an EU citizen. This process usually takes around six months as there is a lot of paperwork flying around, we know we have been through the process as an employer. During the process, in this case Belgium, will contact the potential employee asking them to visit their Embassy for an interview and bring all their papers. Did that occur? If it didn’t, something is very wrong…… something underhand is going-on as without the permit a non-EU national cannot take up the position on offer. 3rd paragraph: This make for very interesting reading as it does not hold water as a non-EU national cannot start work in an EU country without the permit – absolutely impossible – it does not happen. As for the salary question, that is irrelevant – providing an employer is paying more than the national minimum wage there is not a problem. Then you mention Directive 2003/109/EC – the “Blue Card Scheme” – so our question is what are your man’s qualifications as the rules of the scheme are very rigid!! Our question is: Does the "internship" count as a qualification for the "Blue Card" scheme? 4th paragraph: If your man is in Belgium, and working, without the necessary permit he has major problems, as has the company employing him. Both are breaking the law – simple as that – heads are going to roll, if what you say is correct. From the employers position he could be fined up to 10,000 Euros. The employee could, in theory, be deported and his passport stamped “persona non-gratia”. No re-entry into the EU – ever. 5th paragraph: Now we are making a stab in the dark, working with the information you supply. The company, we think, has made the necessary representations to the authorities and completed the application but not waited for confirmation the permit has been granted. Permits are not always granted, for whatever reason, the employer is never told. Instead they have pre-empted the outcome and employed your man – very dangerous – especially in this case as the application has fallen. The company is at fault, they have not exercised their duty of care. 6th paragraph: The appeal procedure is very complicated, especially if your man does not understand the law or speak the language. Our advice is to contact a legal person who will represent him. As for the residence permit expiring, when it expires he must leave the country otherwise he is an illegal alien. Some advice: send us a private message, tell us who the company is and what his qualifications are, we might be able to point you in the right direction.

Working in France/Belgium as an Australian/British

Working in France/Belgium as an Australian/British?
How hard is it to get work (legally) in France/Belgium as an Australian citizen or a British citizen. I ask this because I'm thinking of going there but I'm not sure if I'll go over with a student visa or just the working one (I'm crossing my fingers that I get accepted for a B in Languages - French)
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Hi, If you are from UK, you can get a job without specific visa. France and UK are member of the European Union and the workers can cross the border. If you are Australian, you have to apply for a Visa to work. If you are Australian and student, you can get a part-time job.
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As an Ozzie, it is quite a complicated process you would need to go through. A UK passport (NOT British expat passwort!) will open you all of the 'old' European Union member states including France and Belgium. In France, the job office ( www.anpe.fr ) must treat you as if you were a French citizen and may not discriminate you. They will give you all relevant information, especially where to go to obtain the 'permis de séjour' which you need to apply for as a strict formality. They cannot deny you this. Even in the large cities, it is unlikely that you will easily get along in a job if you do not speak and write French well. If not working for a very international company, meetings will be held in French only. As to Belgium, the registration process for the 'permis de séjour' in fairly much the same. However the national job office is completely different than in France and will only help you with unemployment benefits. For finding a (new) job, you have to check with the regional offices. 1 - Brussels capitale: ORBEM/BGDA (Office Régional Bruxellois de l'Emploi / Brusselse Gewestelijke Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling) 2 - région Wallonie: FOREM (Formation - Emploi) The flemish speaking part of the country has a separate office. Hope this was helpful for you.

Notice period, 'holiday salary' and annual leave in Belgium

Notice period, 'holiday salary' and annual leave in Belgium?
Where can I find how long is my notice period? I don't have this in my contract and I don't want to ask my employer as I don't want to alarm them. I am thinking about leaving but not sure yet. I know it varies from company to company but any general rules? I'm a white collar working for just about half a year for this company. And as well... this is my first year working in Belgium, am I entitled to the 'holiday salary' or does it come only next year? And the last but not least how many days holiday will usually a white collar have? Including the days from overtime etc. Is it common to have them above 30 a year?
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your notice period will depend on type of contract, length of employment and level of salary - provided you are no longer on "trial" (as it is usually called here). Typically this is 6 weeks if you've worked less than a year at your employer - if you're no longer on "trial" and you give notice. The most commonly used Claeys formula when your employer gives you notice is as follows: If the yearly gross salary is lower than or equal to EUR 120,000.00 P = 0.87*(Sen.) + 0.06*(Age) + 0.037*(R) – 1.45 If the yearly gross salary exceeds EUR 120,000.00 P = 0.87*(Sen.) + 0.06*(Age) + 0.029*(R) – 1.45 P: notice period Sen.: seniority in years and fractions of years Age: age in years and fractions of years R: yearly gross salary/1000 * 106.53 / index of month of termination Seeing as this is your first year working in Belgium you will most likely not get the holiday pay - you will also not have any paid "vacation" days - not counting the 10 official fixed holidays (or their compensation days) you are entitled to regardless of that. To put it simply: you work this year to earn vacation days & the pay that goes along with it for next year. There are exceptions possible but that's the general rule. A full vacation for a white collar employee is typically 20 days per year. Normally "overtime" is not allowed and needs to be approved. However, it is very common to have a situation where you officially work a 38-hour week but actually perform 40 hours. In that case you get compensation in the form of 1 day off per month. There is no fixed set of rules for this. You will have to check the company regulations on that. You should have received a copy of those (arbeidsreglement in Dutch) if you're in a large company. There you will also find the specific rules on notice period and such.
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Some extra about the number of days holiday: - 20 is the minimum - above that you have also the official holidays as there are: New years day, Easter Monday, Pentecost Monday, 1st of May, Ascension Day, 21st of July, 15th of August, 1st of November, 11th of November, Christmas Day (I think that's all of them). If one of these is in a week-end you get the day on another moment (fixed or free to choose, depends on the yearly agreement) - quit common are the free days because of longer working days (as mentioned above, if you work for instance 40 hours instead of the 38 hours) - besides that you can have other days, depending of the CAO (collective agreement about working circumstances, can be on company level or for a whole branch of industry). Financial company for instance have exta bankholidays.

Can i work with type D visa in belgium

Can i work with type D visa in belgium?

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A long-stay visa itself does not authorize to work in Belgium except if it is endorsed with code B24 (working holiday). You need a work permit (Arbeidskaart / Permis de Travail) which must be applied for by your prospective employer and a type D visa indorsed with the codes B12 to B17 to initially entry Belgium in order to apply for a residence permit (Verblijfstitel / Titre de Sejour) after having been registered at the local community you plan to live in. Source(s): http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/travel_to_belgium/visa_for_belgium/ ..

What's the salary fr software professional with 10yrs work exp & MS degree in Computer Engineering in Belgium

What's the salary fr software professional with 10yrs work exp & MS degree in Computer Engineering in Belgium?
Location: Antwerp Company: An US based embedded software development company Monthly base salary offer before tax: 3800 Euros Company is providing 13th Month salary plus double vacation money (92% of normal gross month salary), Meal vouchers, Hospitalisation insurance DKV, Group insurance AG (fortis), free internet subscription, PC - prive plan, Q8 card
Belgium - 1 Answers
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Not enough ;-) Depends where you will have to pay income taxes. In Belgium these are around 35%. Monthly base salary should be around 3.500 euro (before taxes) but there can be different extra legal advantages, like company car, mobile, laptop computer, life insurance,...

I am planning on buying a Ps3 in belgium but i live in South America(Uruguay).Will it still work there

I am planning on buying a Ps3 in belgium but i live in South America(Uruguay).Will it still work there?
I really dont know if the games will work or what will happen
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Games you buy in South America will not always work on a European PS3 Also, your power outlets may be different
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maybe it will if i were you i would just buy stuff that is like close to u. ever thought of that??????
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well you will need to buy the South American power cable because the wrong one can fry your PS3 and also games are region free meaning almost every PS3 game will be able to work with that PS3 there might be some that have region lock but at least 99% of the games will play

I would like to get a work visa for Australia and maybe emigrate. What is the best way to do this

I would like to get a work visa for Australia and maybe emigrate. What is the best way to do this?
I hold a BA in Theatre and am currently working as a substitue teacher in Belgium. What would be the best way for me to get information about work visas for Australia? Do I have to emigrate to Oz to get a work visa? What happens if my qualifications do not match up with the skilled worker visa? Any suggestions?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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Contact the australian consulate.

I'm a student in Spain and now I want to be a student in Belgium

I'm a student in Spain and now I want to be a student in Belgium?
Now I'm studying in Spain and I have a one year student visa in Spain ( renewable) But the problem is I have a boyfriend and he is now living in Belgium because of his work. How can I get a student visa in Belgium without going back to US and ask another new one? Is there a way for me to stay put in Europe without going back to US?
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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Hello, You have to apply for s vtudent visa at the Belgian Embassy or consulates in Spain. Thank you for your attention. Good luck.

i only speak english and i live in antwerp belgium,does anyone know where i can work

i only speak english and i live in antwerp belgium,does anyone know where i can work?
i live in antwerp belgium and i only know english language,most of factory and company required me to speak dutch but i dont have time yet to study how to speak dutch because my priority as of now is to support my familly financially,does anybody there who can help me how to get work?news delivering or room hotel cleaning...
Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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on an American military base
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My dear Sir...your English is also very bad, however, most educated business owners in Belgium speak English. Just ask. Your alternatives are to quickly learn French or German, as Belgium is a dual-language country. Just don't apply as an expert in English! You can't fool everyone.
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I think you asked this question before but here goes: I live in Belgium and also only speak English. I was offered a job in brussels but I was concerned because I don't know dutch at all and am studying french (I live in Wallonia). The contact at the company assured me it wasn't an issue as they only speak english there. Here is a list of jobs from the xpats website: http://www.xpats.com/jobads/jobads_displ... also check out this list: http://www.expatica.com/source/jobs_home... The american military base on Belgium is very small. A better bet would be trying to get a job with the EU or NATO (offices in brussels and down in SHAPE--near Mons)

If I get an iphone from Belgium or Italy will it work in Ireland

If I get an iphone from Belgium or Italy will it work in Ireland?
looking to buy legally unlocked iphone abroad
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yup, but you might not be able to use it as a phone...u just have to buy a sim card first...eg o2, vodafone
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Pretty sure it will, if it doesnt you can stil use it as an ipod though and download apps.

Howe can i sell holiday homes of Turkey in US

Howe can i sell holiday homes of Turkey in US?
I'm from belgium. Working for Turkey company. I sell holiday homes. So howe can i sell holiday homes in US? Howe can i make advertisements in US?
Renting & Real Estate - 2 Answers
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Who is gonna buy it?
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You can market the property in the USA but the transaction must take place in Turkey. Because of the distance from the USA to Turkey you will not have much luck. The people who can afford that kind of deal hire lawyers to arrange them. If they're serious the Turkish company should hire a marketing agent in the USA. There's too much potential for abuse when a company in one country uses an agent in a second country to do business in a third country.

What is the present cost of living belgium? in Brussels, Ghent, or in Antwerp

What is the present cost of living belgium? in Brussels, Ghent, or in Antwerp?
I will go to belgium in 4 months to work as a nurse there. I just want to know the cost of living expenses just like the transportation, utilities, apartments, food and basic necessities. My salary is approx. 2500 euros but still subjected to tax and it will be deducted at least 115 euros per month for the dutch training. Do you think it is still enough for me to survive there and can i still save money with that amount? Does anyone know the nature of nursing work in belgium?? Thanks a lot!
Belgium - 2 Answers
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Yes, you should be fine. Your biggest expense will probably be your studio or apartment. So if you can find anything at around 500 euro's per month, you should be able to get by with about 1000 euros a month for rent, food, insurance and utilities. Public transportation is expensive. But you can get a substantial reduction if you ask for a weekly, monthly, yearly pass for routes you do regularly. If it is work home related, your employer will even pay a large part of that expense too. For other less regular routes, getting a gopass (under 25) or a railpass for traveling around the country by train is usually the cheapest way to go. The rest will depend on your lifestyle, but if you keep a careful eye on your budget and don't go out too much, you should still be able to save quite a bit.
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Yes you will be more than fine. Apartment : If you take furnished studio, that will cost you about 400 Euro. Or you can chose the type of your apartment on this website: http://www.logic-immo.be/en/rent/house-apartment-property-belgium.html Transportation: In Brussels you have subways all around the city with low price (1,70E), or buses with a bit higher price (depends where you are traveling to). This website will help you to calculate all your transportation costs: http://www.stib.be/index.htm?l=en Food and basic necessities: Pretty much like US or any other European country. Here are some food and basic needs prices: http://www.gb.be/home.cfm?lang=fr I wish you enjoyable stay

Belgium War Graves- Careers and Internships

Belgium War Graves- Careers and Internships.?
I loved visiting the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres a few years ago, and as a result I always wanted to do a gap year/voluntary work in Belgium. I really don't know where to begin and how to go about it... just wondered if anyone had any ideas or suggestions :-) I'm in my first year at Uni now, and was wondering about doing something for 3 months in the summer. Any ideas??? I'd be so grateful :) x
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The British ones are looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Authority or Commission. Probably a starting point. They might let you help out unpaid. It is awe inspiring to think of how many there are and what happened.

We are looking for work

We are looking for work..............?
Your Open QuestionShow me another » Me and my partner are loking for work.? Im looking for live-in housekeeping-gardening work in .... Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungery Iceland Italy Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Spain Switzerland United Kingdom
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Just like in the US you need a work permission in the EU. And to get this one you can work as an expat for your company, or first officially migrate. But that means also a lot of paperwork... And even with the correct papers it will be hard to find work nowadays I'm afraid...

Why do so many working class people in Belgium live in poverty after taxes

Why do so many working class people in Belgium live in poverty after taxes?
Belgium's average tax rate 42% (higher if you are single with no children). Belgium makes Wal-Mart look like a saint to the working classes.
Politics - 7 Answers
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because they are lazy and need to find better jobs & i bet they aint complaining about healthcare! :p
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I don't think you know what you are talking about. Belgium has a high standard of living with only 4% of its people below the poverty line, compared to about 15% in the US.
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Belgium ranks very high on standard of living indexes and is stable at their position, while the US is declining. Tax rate isn't everything.
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classical liberal and socialist societies perpetuate the idea of "distribution of the wealth" its never carried out like it should in theory, just costs the taxpayers a lot because the government has a hard time grasping the concept of a limited budget.
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did he died?
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Too bad it's not true - people in the Benelux countries mostly have a very good standard of living, and much of that has to do with free higher education, low cost healthcare, and many social help programs for people that need it. And COMPANIES often do better here because they don't have to provide expensive healthcare for their workers, and people sue far LESS OFTEN because everybody gets treated and disability if they are injured somehowe. Fox knows these things, they just don't tell you about them.
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Wherever you have markets, you will have poverty. Markets tend to "weed out" the stupid, immature, substance-addicted, and minorities. Minorities now have legal protection in most advanced democracies, so that they have a chance to prove that they can contribute effectively. Anywhere you look, marginalized people are poor.

Immigration to Belgium? (Antwerpen/Brussels)

Immigration to Belgium? (Antwerpen/Brussels)?
Well, I'm still quite young, and I'm considering immigration to Europe right after I finish university. First off, I want to clear things out. I do have a passport of a member state of the European Union ( I heard it changes alot of things.. ), and I'm getting my Canadian passport soon too. Anyways. I've been quite interested in immigrating to Belgium (Antwerp or Brussels, i don't know yet.), but I am not really sure if it's the right choice. Therefore, I'd like to ask some questions.. - I found out that the average annual income in Antwerp is 12000 euro. This is insane, average annual income here in Canada is around 45 000CAD. Is 12000 euro per year enough in Europe? - I know it's sort of impossible to name an exact amount, but how does an apartment cost monthly, approximately? (downtown antwerp/brussels, for rent) - I'm taking a Computer Sciences course in college. Is there alot of computer jobs in Antwerp/Brussels? (IT jobs) - Can I immigrate without knowing dutch, and learn it as I'm there? I speak English and French (both decent). I'm afraid that I'll need Dutch from the first day when I go there... which means I better start learning it soon. - Is it true that if I have a passport of a member state of the European Union, I can live and work in Belgium, for whatever amount of time I want? - Is it worth it going to Belgium? Thanks in advance.
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You can get IT jobs in Brussels, hardly any IT job in Antwerpen. Expect to be paid roughly 36000 Euro per annum (can be higher for experienced IT professional). If you are citizen of state that was added to EU on 1st of May 2004, then NO. You still require work permit to work in Belgium & will require it until 1st of May 2011. Good luck.

Where Can I Find The Planet Earth DVD Set

Where Can I Find The Planet Earth DVD Set?
Where can I find the Planet Earth DVD Set that would work in Belgium. It needs to have the number 2 region code in order to work. So if anyone can suggest where to find it online that would be great and I would be really thankful if you could provide a link! Happy Belated Holiday's!
Radio - 2 Answers
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Here are 2 sites that have it. http://www.consoles-store.co.uk/video-games/B000SKLI2G/planet-earth--complete-bbc-series-hd-dvd.html http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_nkwZPlanetQ20EarthQ20bluQ20rayQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ Happy Holidays Don
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please search on ebay Thanks

Advice on moving to belgium

Advice on moving to belgium?
Hi, I’m looking for advice on moving to Belgium. I have known my boyfriend for 10 years (we have email communications dating back to 2004 at least), though we only met about 1 year ago. We have been in a relationship (long distance) for the last 1 year, he lives in Brussels, and I live in Canada. We have done trips to and fro and have spent about 55 days together in the last year. I want to move to Belgium in July/August this year. I am planning to move on a Working holiday maker visa (which allows me to live and work in Belgium for 1 year, without the need for a work permit). After 6 months of living together, I was planning to apply for the cohabitation visa, and then get my work permit C (on the basis of cohabitation). My visa related questions are: - how difficult is it to get the cohabitation visa? - how long does it take to process? It says up to 2 months on the website, but I have heard nightmare stories about Belgian beaurocracy! My other questions are: - I only speak English. I’m trying to better my French, but its gonna take a while yet.. im still at beginner level. What are my chances of getting a professional job? (I don’t want to be a receptionist etc.. I have a great career here and im hoping to further it in Belgium). - Do belg companies hire foreigners? They wont need to do any paperwork for me.. but are they receptive to hiring foreigners? - What is it like living in Brussels? I don’t know anyone there (the closest people I know are in paris!).. so it is easy to make friends and mingle? Any help you can provide would be much much appreciated! I’m also at ellaenglish@y-a-h-o-o-.-c-a (sorry don’t want to type it out properly due to spam!) Hi Dr House, Thank you for your reply! Really appreciate the time. My boyfriend will be moving here in about 2 years, but in the meantime, we have to figure out a solution! Currently, I don’t really have a problem getting work permit (because of the working holiday maker visa, which buys me a year!), just a job! So I’m trying to get an understanding of what the job market is in Belgium. Thanks v much for your input on that front. I know my language (in)capability is a huge handicap. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and am a business analyst, so I am hoping that this qualification will help. Sorry to trouble you further, but would you know whether there are good placement agencies that are able to help foreigners find jobs? My boyfriend is not knowledgeable about all of this, because he has lived in Belgium all his life and has never had to do any paperwork! Thank you yet again. Hi Bloemkool, Thanks for the answer. :-) My boyfriend is completley billingual so he never has a problem getting around, but I wanted to see what it would be like for an expat, in terms of meeting new people (not job related etc!), when you dont speak any language except English! Either way, it will be interesting :-) Thank you all for your answers! It has been incredibly helpful. I am understanding better what challenges I will face. I think my game plan will be to go there, take whatever job I get for some income, try volunteering/doing an internship, and keep looking for the dream job. This way, my language skills should also increase, I hope! PS, I have been to Verviers! I liked it very much, very different from Toronto :-)
Belgium - 5 Answers
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Hi Ella Here is my advice: 1. Come to Belgium on a tourist visum and get married (civil marriage). Fourteen days later you will be a full blown Belgian, with carnet de marriage, carte d'identité, carte Sis, medicaid almost free and no problem whatsoever to get a job (from a legal standpoint only of course) 2. Brussels being the seat of the Executive of the EU , and the NATO, the ambiance is very international and you will meet scores of foreigners. The language prevailing in the EU and Nato watering holes is English. 3. A job: this is a totally different can of sardines! Belgium has a 12% rate of unemployment and most Belgians speak 3 to 4 languages. If you would like to apply for a receptionist job --which you generously do no want-- you should at least speak 4 languages.So I leave you to draw your own conclusions. 4. Belgian companies certainly hire foreigners provided they have the right qualifications and language knowledge. 5. How is Brussels: in one word: expensive. So think twice if you should have to live on one salary. PS Why dont you try the opposite? I'm sure your BF speaks English and French and would qualify for the points qualification system in Quebec for ex. There are hundreds of jobs to be had in locations between Montreal and Quebec ville. All the best.
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There is something strange in your story: You like to know how it is Brussels! your BF lives there, and i hope you have already been once. Your friend can't he help you ? Does he inform you about everything in Brussels ? Do you have the canadian identity ? The belgian bureaucracy helps also to avoid illegal immigration
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In all honesty Dr House have the best answer.! I lived in Belgium (7) years.But I was in Verviers wich is near Liege and very small city. so easier to make friends etc (altough) Belgium people don't have the time to socialise with foreigners if they don't know you. but when you make a friend in Belgium you have a friend for life!
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If I would be in your place I would stay in Canada and let the partner come over to Canada. Why change beautiful Canada for Belgium? Sorry, If have to disappoint you with this answer but it's the truth. The work finding is almost impossible for a foreigner who don't speak Dutch. You have a small chance if you speak French in Brussels, but even over there the Belgium people don't find a job who speak the French and Dutch.
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There is a weekly named The Bulletin edited for the English speaking expatriates living in Belgium. They also have a website. Your BF might get you one copy and scan/fax you the classified sections, they often have job offers for English-speaking professionals. Another option is www.pagesjaunes.be which is a professional directory. Use it to get contact addresses of international (as in English-speaking) businesses where to send resumes. If you have marketable skills, you might find it is easy to land a job. Check the jobs available on www.leforem.be; www.monster.be; www.efinancialcareers.be. Also check by googling business analyst with filters on language (English) and country (Belgium). Welcome to Belgium.

Immigration to Belgium (Antwerpen, Brussels)

Immigration to Belgium (Antwerpen, Brussels)?
Well, I'm still quite young, and I'm considering immigration to Europe right after I finish university. First off, I want to clear things out. I do have a passport of a member state of the European Union ( I heard it changes alot of things.. ), and I'm getting my Canadian passport soon too. Anyways. I've been quite interested in immigrating to Belgium (Antwerp or Brussels, i don't know yet.), but I am not really sure if it's the right choice. Therefore, I'd like to ask some questions.. - I found out that the average annual income in Antwerp is 12000 euro. This is insane, average annual income here in Canada is around 45 000CAD. Is 12000 euro per year enough in Europe? - I know it's sort of impossible to name an exact amount, but how does an apartment cost monthly, approximately? (downtown antwerp/brussels, for rent) - I'm taking a Computer Sciences course in college. Is there alot of computer jobs in Antwerp/Brussels? (IT jobs) - Can I immigrate without knowing dutch, and learn it as I'm there? I speak English and French (both decent). I'm afraid that I'll need Dutch from the first day when I go there... which means I better start learning it soon. - Is it true that if I have a passport of a member state of the European Union, I can live and work in Belgium, for whatever amount of time I want? - Is it worth it going to Belgium? Thanks in advance.
Belgium - 2 Answers
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Hi, Normally you should easily find a job in Brussels even without knowing Dutch, and you will definitely earn more than 12000€ annually. Average starting salary for an It professional would be about 1500€/month or 1200/month+car (net income), on top you get a end of year bonus of 1 month and you get 20 days vacation paid (both legal minimum, some companies offer more). In IT it's also very common to offer a company car. You can increase your income as an IT consultant by setting up your own corporation, that way you won't pay that much taxes (but you will have to finance your health insurance, pension and company car by yourself). Rent for a decent flat in Brussels is about 800€/month, again you can decrease this by finding a flat mate, which is very common in Brussels (less common in Antwerp). And yes, it's definitely worth it to come to Belgium: it's safe, clean, it has some of the best restaurants in the world and less than 2 hours away from Paris, Amsterdam or London for the days that you want to escape Belgium.
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I live in the Netherlands, so I can only answer part of your question, not all. If the annual income is 12000€ they have only a small part of the town Antwerp as source. I know that the average income and cost of living in Belgium and the Netherlands are not that different, and 12000 is a starter annual pay for people with an higher education, or a normal average for people with little education. It will be enough to live from by yourself, if you can find a cheap apartment, but it will not be a lot. People with a good education will earn more in the long run, but it may take a while. There are jobs in IT, but with the turn of economy now, I doubt there will be a lot of openings for starters, specially if not speaking the language. In Brussels you can certainly live without Dutch, although officially the city is bilingual, 80% is French speaking. In Antwerp you would be expected to learn Dutch, although English is well known there and might do for the first time. You will feel much more at home if you do speak the language, you will at least left out less when you can understand it. Yes, it is true that with an EU passport you can live and work in Belgium but if you are from one of the newer memberstates of the Eu there might be restrictions. You also might have to register and things like that. I think it is worth visiting Belgium, but I am not sure that it is worth to live there, Canada seems to be a good place to live too. And starting a new life on a different continent will be lonely, without support.

I really want to move to Belgium

I really want to move to Belgium...?
I am an American that would really want 2 live and work in Belgium... What steps should I take in acheiving this? why?
Belgium - 10 Answers
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You can't
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You really don't want to move to Belgium. Seriously. The weather is always cloudy, the girls are ugly, the streets are too narrow (one lane per way, ALWAYS). There are no real cities, only bigger villages, or towns. Brussels sucks. What you can do in this country is visit it (at the most). I even came across Americans that moved here, and they really regret it and want to go back, but don't have the money. I know that by now you are thinking "wow this guy is nutz" but believe me, i used to want to move to Belgium as well (5 years ago) but after 1 year i stopped seeing the "good things" and went into depression, my face got full of zits because of no sun light, i turned pale and weak. I'd even go back to my 3rd world country Romania, at least they have hot girls, good music and sunshine :P If you still aren't convinced, than welcome to the degenerated incestuous race of belgians. All you have to do is buy a house here, 200.000 - 350.000 euros depending on the region. The Flemish part sucks from a geographic point of view, it's BORING ! And the Wallon part is more or less mediocre, but there are no jobs there. Have fun with your choice.
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Your best chance may be in Flanders. You will need to seek out the so called bottleneck jobs (knelpuntberoepen). These are jobs were there is an acute shortage of qualified personal, even during the crisis. As you are not an EU citizen, an employer may be more willing to go through all the paperwork of promoting you. in any case, it won't be easy. Another option is to base yourself in Brussels as a lot of multinationals have their European HQ's here, including many US companies. Depending on your skills, this might be easier than the first option. And depending on where you want to settle, it would help greatly if you learnt French or Dutch, or preferably even both. Especially if you ever plan to acquire the Belgian nationality. In any case, the first step you should take is making an appointment with a Belgian embassy to find out what your particular options are.
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Bear in mind the 'bottleneck jobs' mentioned are that for the simple reason they are not the better paid ones or at least not the ones with good career prospects or have unfavourable working conditions as they call it. Most of them are manual work and many are trades. Don't consider coming to Belgium without a diploma or preferably a degree if you have any sense as diplomas are everything here and you will not be able to work your way to the top without possessing the right qualification for the job.
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First step I would take is visit the embassy website to see what the visa requirments are. http://www.diplobel.us/ moving to any Schengen country is difficult for an american.
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search for a job in Belgium
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I would like to answer to the retarded Romanian who does not like it in Belgium with its ugly girls and villages including Brussels with EU headquarters and Nato. Nobody asked you to come to Belgium mister. Why didn't you stay in your wonderful Ceausescu dominated backwater paradise to starve . Unlike you I have been in your Dracula haven and have seen the poverty , the despair and the lack of opportunity. And so Romanians come illegally to Belgium and other EU member states and become depressive with zits on their face when they are not offered top jobs immediately. Or they go and sit on the Meir street walks with a cardboard on their neck: "J'ai faim" (I am hungry). And when Belgians give them a one Euro coin they throw it back: paper money only please. (Real anecdote) Or they pass the time insulting the country of which they are an illegal guest and of which they obviously know nothing. Poor guy some surprises expect you in Belgium that sucks,
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Better think twice. First of all, you need a permit to stay and that is only limited if you don't of a job or work contract. Almost impossible to find a job, even when you do a Dutch course.
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I can't help you what you need to become a citizen, but I do know what it is to live here. You will have to speak/read and write the language of region; Dutch for Flanders, French for wallonie... You will need to have a job, but be aware that we are a knowledge country, so do check if your degrees are of any meaning here. It will be difficult to get a job if they aren't. You will also have to have a permanent place to stay, a belgian bank account, an European drivers license And some strong willpower to make it work. But to be really happy here you will have to adapt to our culture, that will be the biggest issue. You're name is Dutch, so I guess you have family here? Also a 'knelpuntberoep' is just a name for a job opening where there is more demand then offer. It has nothing to do with career opportunities or salary. Your salary could even be higher because there are few competitors.
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just go and stop wasting your time on yahoo and- MOVE :) wish you luck!

How easy is it to get a work permit in Brussels, Belgium

How easy is it to get a work permit in Brussels, Belgium?
What is the easiest way to do it. I'm only 18 years old. I feel like the best way would be just to go there and look for a job for three months. What someone needs to do is find someone to hire them and then the employer would have to apply for you to get a Visa so you can work for them.(That much I know) Is this considered to be very inconvienent for employers? Especially to be doing it for someone who is only 18 with not much work experience? I feel like they have plenty of people like me excep that they are legal already and that they can hire that they wouldn't have to apply for a work permit for.. It's too late for me to get a student visa now and I am trying to think of any possible way of legally living in Belgium for a year... Any advice?
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Sorry, but I don't have any good advice for you. Your employer in Belgium must request an employer permit and a work permit (permis de travail B/ arbeidskaart B) from the relevant sub-regional employment service depending on where the company's head office is established (VDAB, FOREM or ACTIRIS). Apart from certain exceptions (e.g. highly qualified staff, researchers, trainees or au pairs), employer permits are only issued if there are no workers or not enough workers on the Belgian labour market for the sector in question due to its specific characteristics and if there is an international agreement. Nationals from countries in the European Economic Area do not have to have a work permit. Based on the above facts vacancies are filled by the Belgium and European workforce without administrative burdens. Non-EU citizen only have a chance if they are highly qualified in an area of high demands. At the current economical situation there are none..

Mobile internet in Belgium

Mobile internet in Belgium?
My mom is moving from Germany to Belgium next month for 6 - 8 months She is using a German O2 Surfstick - USB mobile Internet adaptor. Do you know if it will work in Belgium (without extra charges) and if not what mobile internet providers in Belgium could you recommend?
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http://www.voo.be/fr/net/ It's mine and the cheapest, in Belgium. Don't you know, you are on Q/R UK !
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The English website of Voo: http://www.voo.be/en/net/ Another cheap one in Belgium is Mobile Vikings: http://mobilevikings.com/ The 3 main operators in Belgium are: Proximus http://customer.proximus.be/en/Mobile_Internet_Lap/index.html Mobistar http://business.mobistar.be/go/en/soho/mobile_data.cfm Base http://www.base.be/base/en/home/offer/options/surf_mail/page.aspx/2022 I think the German O2 surfstick will work (or maybe you have to activate roaming) but typically you pay much more (can really a lot more, be careful) if you are in another country. You should ask O2 about it.

Working in Belgium

Working in Belgium?
I am a U.S. citizen with residency in Belgium, I am supported by my partner (he is Indian working here with a work permit type B) We have been discussing this over and over, how can I get a job in Belgium?! He has told me from his experiences, you cannot work in Belgium without a work permit and no one would give a work permit for a job under 32k €! Is there nothing I can do? Any loop holes; like working for an American company overseas, or etc? I'd really love to have an exciting job in Belgium, but how? Anyone know the legality of all this mess? Please feel free to ask questions, give suggestions; I'd greatly appreciate some insight into the matter. It's an important one! I wanted to add that, I am already living in Belgium.
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Pls check out the website below with lots of useful information on visas, working, etc. Here is some of the info: Paid employment Aliens wishing to come to Belgium for employment purposes must submit an application for a Type D visa to the Belgian diplomatic or consular authorities competent for their place of residence. To this effect, the aliens must provide, inter alia, the following documents: a work permit a recent certificate of good conduct covering the last five years a medical certificate The work permit must be sought by the Belgium-based employer, or his representative, from the sub-regional employment service which covers the employer's place of business (VDAB, FOREM or ORBEM). Apart from exceptional cases (for example highly qualified personnel, management executives, researchers, trainees, young au pairs, etc), work permits are issued only when there are not enough workers available on the labour market for the sector in question or for the specialisation concerned, and in the case of workers who are nationals of countries linked to Belgium by international agreements or Conventions on the employment of workers. Further information about work permits may be obtained from the following addresses: Ministry of the Flemish Community Employment Administration Rue du Marquis 1 1000 Brussels Tel: 02/553.42.56. Ministry of the Brussels-Capital Region Economy and Employment Administration Rue du Progrès 80 1030 Brussels Tel: 02/204.21.11 Ministry of the Walloon Region Directorate-General for the Economy and Employment Place de la Wallonie, 1 5100 Jambes Tel: 081/33 37 00 - fax 33 38 88 Certain categories of workers do not require work permits. Information about this matter may be obtained in Belgium from the above addresses or from the competent Belgian diplomatic or consular authorities abroad. Individuals planning to make a significant level of investment in Belgium may be entitled to enjoy a preferential system. Further information in this regard is available from the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Public Service of the Economy, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, the Self-Employed and Energy, or the diplomatic or consular authorities of the district where the applicant resides.

Is it possible to work as a clinical psychologist in US With a Belgium master degree

Is it possible to work as a clinical psychologist in US With a Belgium master degree?

Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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You would probably need to take a few tests and do some observation hours, but I think your education will be sufficient

My father is going to be living in Belgium on a work visa on an invitation from the King

My father is going to be living in Belgium on a work visa on an invitation from the King.?
My father is going to be living in Belgium on a work visa on an invitation from the King. However, the Belgian (and American) bureaucracy is taking its time processing the visa, but everyone knows he is coming. If the visa application process is taking too long, is it possible for us to just enter the country as a tourist and visit our American embassy in Brussels (which is "American soil")? There, we can get our passport stamped, and have "exited" and "entered" Belgium officially? Dat kan niet? Of dat kan wel? Doing this will allow us in essence to "extend" our stay as a tourist until the formal visa gets processed.
Belgium - 1 Answers
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Dit kan niet, geen toegang zonder visum! An application for a temporary residence permit must be made before the travel. You cannot register your presence at the Belgian community in which you plan to reside within 8 days of arrival without the proper visa in your passports. A working visa application only takes several days once all required paperwork to include the work permit is provided to the Belgian embassy or consulate which covers your U.S. state of residence. The American embassy in Brussels has nothing to do with it. They cannot stamp Belgian exit or entry stamps into passports. Don't try to game the immigration system and travel without visa, regardless who has issued the work permit. http://www.diplobel.us/TravelingBelgium/Visas/Employees.asp ..

does a at&t prepaid card work with a nokia n81 8GB

does a at&t prepaid card work with a nokia n81 8GB?
i used to live in Belgium but now i am moving to USA, and my question is if my nokia n81 8GB (that i bought in Belgium) will work with a prepaid card from at&t? PS: my phone is NOT unlocked. can i also use it with a t-mobile prepaid card?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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youll have to get it unlocked then it will work ring the current network provider and they will get the nuc (network unlock code) for u !

Would you rather go work in a Siberia prison camp than go on vacation to Belgium

Would you rather go work in a Siberia prison camp than go on vacation to Belgium?
I've seen many countries in Europe and I must say that Belgium is the most boring country ever. It's annoying like France, but without the cool monuments and beautiful landscapes. The country only has five our six big cities and these are boring, boring, boring. The nature surrounding these cities is uninspired and boring, filled with flat fields and cows. Belgians think they're smart and educated but they're not. They're ignorant about Americans and our president. Their education system is probably one of the worst in the world. Their capital Brussels is a boring, gray brief case city. Just like its chocolate, Belgium is bad for your health! Your mental health. Hell, their most well known monument is a peeing statue. Need I say more? I rest my case.
Belgium - 6 Answers
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Wow that was cold as ice!! No they arent ignorant about Americans and the idiotic president.
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What was the point of this hateful and misguided rant? I have been to Belgium a number of times and had the time of my life there. It is not half as annoying as France and yes Brussels is boring, that's why tourists shouldn't go there. Tourists should go to the likes of Bruges and the small but interesting towns like Ypres. I don't know what happened to you in Belgium, but if you don't like it then stay away. Just accept that you couldn't possibly have seen it all and that there are parts you might like, and that other people do like.
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i loved belgium! i went to brugges and loved the people and the food and the BEER and CHOCOLATE that they are famous for! they have great art and interesting history and the city is beautiful! and who cares if they don't know anything about our pres. or country? apparently, you don't know much about belgium.
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What a negative quote. Have you ever been in a Siberian prison? I don't think so. I think also you never been in Belgium, and if you have been in Belgium if suppose you were drunken. Or may be you're an real American, your question is an example of this nature.
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It is good that you call yourself a good person because no one else shall call you so. Being not so pretentious, I will give you some answers. Have you ever been to a Siberian prison? I doubt it. You don't know much more about a Siberian prison as of Belgium. And all this because you had a negative experience in Brussels. Mysteriously the question where you explained that has disappeared. Maybe because it shows your real nature! A small comparison between Belgium and a Siberian prison: - Belgium is boring, in a Siberian prison you would not be bored because the guardians would let you work till you drop dead. - There are only 5 big cities in Belgium, so what ? How much big cities are there in the Massachussets where you live ? But in your prison you would not see a town but only trees. - Belgians think they're smart. No, we know there are smarter people but we are certain we are more polite than you. In your prison you would not live long but Belgian have survived the concentration camps in Germany and would survive this also. - Bad education system: Look at your question about Flanders and the smiling fish, it says enough about your education. We know more about the USA than you know about Europe. ps : our educational system has been quoted in the top 10 in a survey of the United Nations. But in your prison this would not make any difference. - Belgium is bad for your health. In prison you would do a murder for a piece of Belgian chocolate. - Most known monument is a peeing statue. Maybe if you are sexually obsessed but you can find a lot better known statues in Belgium. O by the way, I won't say anything about your most famous monument. It has been made by the French. (if you don't know which that is, it's called the Statue of Liberty). To all other Americans, are all good persons like that in the USA ? You have changed a lot since some years because I know some truly good Americans and I can't imagine you've changed so much. My apologises to all other Americans, all this is strictly to this Good Person and is not written to insult you.
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I hate Belgium too. It is boring and the people are kinda pretentious, no offense.

In belgium how does a tariff work to restric trade

In belgium how does a tariff work to restric trade?

Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Tariffs are taxes placed on imports essentially making them more expensive to have and less competitive to locally produced goods.
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If Belgium makes a cellphone and sells it for the equivalent of $100, an American company can make that same phone for $40 and ship it for $5. So the American phone saves the Belgium customer $55. So the Belgium government charges a tariff of $60 per phone that is imported. now the American phone is $105. Too expensive. Everyone buys the $100 phone made in Belgium. The American manufacturer will give up. That customer has fewer choices. Trade has been restricted.

Pros and cons on moving to Brussels, Belgium

Pros and cons on moving to Brussels, Belgium?
I currently live in Northern Europe, would move to Belgium to work for EU institutions. Any cons?
Belgium - 4 Answers
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i don't see any. i used to live there and it was the best year for me ever! i loved the people and the city(BXL). really had great time. the only thing was the weather. really! with all the cheap airlines you have now, you won't even miss your family :) great choice!!
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Brussels is expensive. Well, if it is expensive to eat there, I could only imagine how it costs to live.
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- It is kinda expensive, but I guess most cities in Europe are - It is not always safe to walk alone at night through the city Well, that's about it I think :)
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The best PRO of Brussels : it's multicultural without being a huge city like Paris or London... you can eat typical Nigerian, then learn Tibetan dance and go out in a Brazilian dance club... And you don't even need a car to go to all three places... And a remark to another answer about Brussels being expensive: I really don't think Brussels is expensive, but that's very relative of course... Eating is more expensive than Italy or Spain, but housing is much cheaper. Water costs as much as beer in most restaurants, that makes it expensive for water and cheap for beer ;-) Anyway, if you work for the EU institutions as an expat and with a formal contract, I wouldn't worry too much about the prices in Brussels ;-)

Cost of live in Brussels Belgium, programmer salary

Cost of live in Brussels Belgium, programmer salary?
Hello, I have the opportunity to work in Brussels, Belgium, as a Software Developer. How much does cost to live there? How much does cost to rent an apartment with a room (nothing fancy - to have a small kitchen, internet, TV). If I cook at home half of the month, and the other half eat in town(fast-food) how much does it cost? Also, transport, some basic health/dental insurance are expensive? Also, which is the average salary for a Delphi programmer with more than 5 years of experience? Thanks in advance for your answers!
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As far as rental 1 bedroom apartment, all depends where you rent - You can go from €600/750 to €900-mo. in most areas - There are expensive areas, and bad areas which I would not consider - You better learn about the different suburbs in the Brussels area - Public transports (metro, trams, buses) are great and very convenient - Meals in restaurants are not expensive if you know where to go - I often eat in the downtown area for €20-25 for dinner with 1 glass of wine - Nothing fancy, but no "fast food" either - No ideas about salaries nowadays, but get €2500/mo minimum - You better inquire - I am no "current" expert in that subject - Employed in Belgium, you will be with the national health plan - affordable - The name of the medical insurances are known as "mutuelle" - .
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The cost of food in supermarkets is at the same level as in the rest of Western Europe. Sandwiches cost € 2,50 - 4, a kebab costs € 3,5 - 4,5. You can also buy a mitraillete, which is a sandwich with meat or sausages (you can choose), vegetables and a lot of french fries. It's not very healthy, but it will make you full, and it costs €3,5 - 4. There are also Chinese take away restaurants where meals cost €6-10 and the daily menu is €5-6. I would say that with your lifestyle you won't need more than €250 per month for food. If you want to save money, it's feasible to do it under €200. Molenbeek, Anderlecht, Saint Gilles, St Josse and parts of Schaerbeek are considered bad and dangerous neighbourhoods. I think that they're not as bad as people think (I lived in Schaerbeek and felt quite safe there), but if I had children, I wouldn't want to live there. In general, the good neighborhoods are in the East and the South East of the city.

Are belgium/luxembourg/switzerlnd/austria good places to retire/work in

Are belgium/luxembourg/switzerlnd/austria good places to retire/work in?
Im currently a resident in Florida, and im planning to get at least a bachelors in applied mathematics. I know those countries are really nice, so should i work here and then retire there, or would it be ok if i moved there to wrok after i get my diploma?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Sorry but you can not just move there nor are you allowed to work there (assuming that you are a US citizen).
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You can not just move to another country and work. However if you have enough finance to support yourself without working then most countries will allow you to retire there. I would suggest that you visit the countries first to see if the life style and culture would suit you. 00

question about job salaries in Belgium

question about job salaries in Belgium?
Ive heard that in western Europe that salaries for regular jobs such as policeman/policewomen,nurse,military jobs,etc.are salaries that you can live on,and raise a family. because in America salaries for all those jobs are not in tune with the cost of living,and in America we have to pay for health care out of pocket.so those jobs barely keep people out of poverty in America. so what I'm asking is life for that average working in Belgium better of than in America? thank you for any answerers.
Belgium - 4 Answers
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I'm not sure of the exact pay for these jobs but Belgium has a very high income tax rate, about 50%. The cost of living is quite high so I would say no, it's not.
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It will be hard to raise a family with such a salary if that is the only income. But if both parents have a job, you will not be poor. Actually, if you start working for the government after leaving school, you will earn a bit more than a similar job in a private company. But your salary will stay the same so after some years it will be less. On the other hand, if you get a "statutory" job, you can almost not been fired and you will have a very good retirement. Income tax in Belgium is NOT 50%, that is the maximum on the part above 34.330 euro yearly income. You pay even no income tax for the first 6.430 euro (this is higher if you have very low income or have children). The average income tax will be between 30 and 40%. In Belgium everyone pays 13.07% social security on his income. With that money a lot of medical care is paid, like replacement income if you get sick for a long time or have no job. So in Belgium and in the rest of Western Europe I guess life is better for low and average incomes.
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their salaries are beyond imagination even for average European.
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Yes, their salaries are enough to raise a family on. Even if having become increasingly expensive over the past 5 years, you can still live a quality life with an average wage.

Do Virgin Mobile phones work in Europe? England, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany

Do Virgin Mobile phones work in Europe? England, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany,...?
...Italy, Spain, Austria? We will visit all the above countries within 30 days. Would we need to rent phones for each country?
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No. European phones use a system called GSM, and Virgin Mobile uses an incompatible system called CDMA. All European countries use the same GSM system, so the same phone will work in all of them. Get a cheap phone in the first country you visit, load it up with a reasonable amount of airtime, and just use it. I've bought an adequate phone in the UK for 10 pounds ($16) and the airtime cost about 30 cents/min in the UK and 50 cents/min in other countries.
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I believe there's also a phone carrier called Virgin Mobile in the UK, but the US incarnation is different. Virgin Mobile USA uses Sprint's network, and their phones use CDMA technology (just like Sprint's). In Europe, there's no CDMA service, so your phone won't work there. You could try asking Virgin Mobile USA's customer service whether they have any kind of rental agreement with a European carrier, so that you could rent a phone in Europe and pay for calls out of your current balance, but even if they do, it'll probably be cheaper to just find a cheap phone to rent or buy once you get there. The good news is you shouldn't need to get a separate phone for each country. All of Europe uses GSM technology on the same radio frequencies, and once you have a phone that works in any European country, it should work in all of them.
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Q. Can I use my Virgin Mobile phone if I am traveling outside the United States? A.Our coverage area includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. At this time, our phones won't work on networks outside that area. Sorry. Reference: www.virginmobileusa.com/help/helpDetails.do?tier=service&categoryId=37&topicId=293 *** You may want to consider T-Mobile's 'World Class' service. You can either rent or activate service with a T-Mobile phone. Information on the web: www.t-mobile.com/international/default.aspx?WT.srch=2&Result_Inq=answer&InqSource=TMO Customer Service: 1-800-T-MOBILE Store Locator: locator.t-mobile.com/Locator.aspx
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http://www.mobalrental.com/gsm/handsets.asp?source=0047G049N&kw=Europe%20Mobile Now own a GSM World Phone that works in over 150 countries, for $49 for life! * Works in over 150 countries (but not the US) * Here's what you get * Order risk free You save $225 before you even make a call ...and get a whole load of other benefits too! If you are looking for the cheapest way to get an international cell phone — so you can always travel abroad with the peace of mind you can be reached at a moment’s notice — then The Mobal GSM World Phone has been designed with you in mind. How you benefit from buying instead of renting Cell phone rental is geared to benefit the rental companies and not you! Just see how after two weeks renting, you could easily buy The Mobal GSM World Phone and keep it for life!

Will my phone work abroad, Paris and Belgium? Please help

Will my phone work abroad, Paris and Belgium? Please help!?
I have a Samsung Tocco Lite GT-S5230 and im going to Paris and Belgium in a week and i need to use my phone and im not sure if i can use it there? I'm with Orange network and i've tried looking on their website but they wont give the make of my phone, so if anyone knows of can find me out it would be a big help and i would be very grateful :) Oh and i'm on pay as you go ? Thanks xx Oh and i live in england :)
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Yes it will work but be aware when you get home expect a major bill since using an American cell phone in France can cost up t0 $40.00 a minute
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Yes through roaming your phone can work in any country in the world but it's so expensive & that's the only problem for roaming.However,to know roaming price for Oranges open the link below: www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=OUKPage&cid=1123171272053&pagename=PersonalIR
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Hi Your phone should work in France and Belgium, as the Samsung Tocco Lite is a quad band phone and roaming is available on our Pay As You Go Service in those countries. You can find details of our call charges for France and Belgium on our website at http://www.orange.co.uk/abroad I hope this helps. Darren from Orange Helpers Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangehelpers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OrangeUK