Parking in Ghent Life in Ghent by Guest author - 1 May, 202130 July, 2022 With Ghent's Circulation Plan coming into effect in 2017, the city centre has been transformed into a low-traffic zone. But if public transport isn't an option and you need a car, then you'll also need somewhere to park it. Read on for an overview of the key things to know about parking
Recycling in Ghent Life in Ghent by Guest author - 23 April, 202130 July, 2022 Belgium, like many other European countries, is fond of its recycling processes. 366
Low emission zone in Ghent Life in Ghent by Guest author - 8 April, 202130 July, 2022 Since January 2020, there is a low emission zone in Ghent city centre (the area within the ring road). This is also known as an LEZ. Just like Ghent's circulation plan, the goal is to improve the air quality for those who live, work and visit in our beautiful city.
Moving house in Ghent and updating your address Life in Ghent by Guest author - 23 March, 202130 July, 2022 There’s lots to do when moving house in Ghent, and that’s even before you scuttle off to IKEA to start buying new furniture. If you’re completely new to the city read our articles about where to live and renting an apartment. But if you’re already living in Ghent and it’s
Rental agreements: an overview Just arrived Top posts by Guest author - 17 March, 202130 July, 2022 Believe it or not, legally you can have a verbal or written rental agreement in Ghent. However, as most people are likely to get, or insist upon, a written agreement, we’re focusing our posts about rental agreements in Ghent on that. This overview covers what you can expect to see
Registering as an EU citizen in Ghent Just arrived No Update by Guest author - 17 March, 202130 July, 2022 The following information describes what to do when registering as an EU citizen in Ghent city centre if you will be an employee here. If you are living in a house/apartment with postcode 9000 you will need to follow this process. It is colloquially known as the ‘Zuid process’ because
Learning Dutch in Ghent Just arrived Top posts by Guest author - 10 March, 202130 July, 2022 Although English and French are widely spoken in Ghent, Dutch is the main language used in this city and the region of Flanders. If you're only planning on staying in Ghent for a few months then just picking up some everyday phrases might be all you need. There are however
Transport in Ghent Just arrived Top posts by Guest author - 10 March, 202130 July, 2022 Ghent is small enough to walk around - it only takes about 20 minutes to walk through the historic city centre. In 2017 the city rolled out a mobility plan with the goal of removing cars from the centre, plus updated the cost of parking in the city centre. So
Rental agreements: paying a rental deposit Just arrived by Guest author - 4 March, 202130 July, 2022 A rental deposit isn’t a legal requirement in Belgium. But if the landlord chooses to have the tenant pay one, then the conditions of it do become a legal requirement. Be very suspicious if you get offered a rental contract that doesn’t require a rental deposit. It might indicate that
Registering in Ghent General FAQs Just arrived by Guest author - 4 March, 202130 July, 2022 We recommend that wherever you’re coming from and whatever you plan to do while you’re in Ghent, you always start by describing your situation to the Infopunt Migratie. You can email them at infopuntmigratie@stad.gent. They will recommend where you should make an appointment and which documents you need to bring with
