Getting started This category contains many essential guides for newcomers to Ghent. Find basic information about: Settling in getting to know Ghent finding useful information in English how to meet new people here opportunities for learning Dutch where to buy food and other basic items Housing questions what are the different Ghent boroughs how to find and rent an appartment what to do with your trash and how to recycle how to make the best use of the public transport to get to your destination Registering your arrival and stay with the city hall (gemeente) frequently asked questions about registration how to register in Ghent as an EU citizen Finding work how to find a job when you don’t speak Dutch Healthcare and health insurance how does health insurance work in Belgium how to get treatment costs and reimbursements of healthcare visit a dentist Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail Print Print