Hi all,
is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Belgium ?
Which documents are required to open a bank account in Belgium ?
How long does it take to open it ?
Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?
Which bank would you recommend ?
Thanks in advance for your participation,
Julien
Opening a bank account in Belgium
Julien
28 September 2011 09:43:18
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hannahhadman
28 September 2011 09:56:09
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Wasnt this a topic a while back. I opened mine with Dexia very easy just needed my UK passport. However its all in ducth
Julien
28 September 2011 10:32:37
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I've found the other topic here https://www.expat.com/forum/256-8-bank-belgium.html but maybe it was more about Brussels ?
hannahhadman
28 September 2011 10:35:10
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Perhaps This is a little offtopic I know but I also think they should be a Gent forum I find more and more people being from gent around here
Harmonie
28 September 2011 11:38:07
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Thanks for your suggestion hannahhadman!
It has been taken into consideration.
Harmonie.
lpieters1
28 September 2011 13:40:42
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I do know that if you come from non European countries you are required to give in your ID from the commune that you live in to the bank as proof of residence, to any bank you wish to open an account.
Harmonie
28 September 2011 14:12:46
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Thanks for this tips lpieters1!
Harmonie.
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