Belgium
Dating in Belgium for expats in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent
Three languages, a lot of internationals and plenty of cafes: meet people who moved to Belgium too. A profile costs nothing.
- French, Dutch or English
- Free membership
- VIP charged in euros
- Many manually verified members
In short
Dating in Belgium as an expat often means switching between French, Dutch and English in one evening, and meeting people who understand that. ExpatSingles costs nothing to join; tell it where you live and who you hope to meet, and it shows you people close by every day.
- Who: expats in Brussels and beyond, and Belgians who like an international partner.
- Free for everyone: a profile, daily suggestions, the verification check and a few daily messages.
- Where: first date ideas for Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent below.
- VIP: unlimited messages, from €16.99 a week.
Belgium is small, but it holds a big international community. Brussels is home to the main institutions of the European Union and to NATO's headquarters, so many people move there for a posting and stay much longer than planned. Dating in Belgium online helps expats in Brussels and elsewhere meet people outside the office and the same few cafes.
Why expats in Belgium try online dating
Online dating cuts through the language mix and tells you who is single and nearby.
ExpatSingles in Belgium
Living in Belgium and looking for someone who gets it? ExpatSingles was made for that
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A shared story
People here have moved countries, or want someone who has, so postings, contracts and family far away are understood.
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Add your languages
Belgium has three official languages, Dutch, French and German; list yours and tick Language Exchange if you like to mix.
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Short trips
Your suggestions follow the distance you set, and the main cities are close to each other by train.
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Private
A username and your nearest town are all anyone sees; your name, email and address are kept back.
First date ideas
Three first dates in Belgium
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Brussels
Parc du Cinquantenaire
A large park crowned by a grand triumphal arch, with lawns and long paths for a walk.
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Antwerp
The quays along the Scheldt
A riverside walk past the old castle, Het Steen, with wide views over the water.
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Ghent
The Graslei and Korenlei
Old guild houses facing each other across the river Leie, made for sitting on the quay with a coffee.
Dating culture in Belgium: a mix of styles
Belgium blends influences from its neighbours, and dating reflects that. Many Belgians are reserved at first and warm up over a few meetings, so do not read too much into a quiet first date.
Food is a good shared language: a coffee and a waffle, a walk through a market or a long lunch are all easy first dates. Splitting the bill is common, though offering to pay is always kind.
Brussels is officially bilingual, French and Dutch, and English is widely used in its international circles. In Flanders, a few words of Dutch are appreciated; in Wallonia, French.
Free to join
French, Dutch or English: date in the language that suits you both
Add your languages to your free profile and see who lives close by. Only your username and town are on show.
Join freeHow to start dating in Belgium on ExpatSingles
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Make a free profile
Username, photo and the city you live in.
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List your languages
French, Dutch, English or all three: say what you speak.
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Get a badge
Verify by ID at no cost, or by a short video chat with a moderator.
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Say hello
A few messages a day are free; VIP removes the limit.
Dating safely in Belgium
- Start in a busy square. A coffee in a busy square is a safe first date anywhere in Belgium. Talk on ExpatSingles until you have met: a warning pops up if someone asks you to move to WhatsApp or a similar app.
- Money and bank details. The Belgian Federal Police advise never sending money to an online contact and never sharing card or bank details, whatever reason you are given. A romance scam can be reported at my.police.be or at your local police station, with a timeline of what happened. Suspicious messages can be forwarded to suspicious@safeonweb.be.
- Card Stop and 101. If you gave a scammer your bank details, block your card through Card Stop on 078 170 170 and contact your bank immediately. Call 101 for urgent police help and 112 for an ambulance or the fire brigade.
What ExpatSingles costs in Belgium
In Belgium you pay nothing to join or to browse your suggestions. VIP and VIP Plus are in euros, and the longer plans add a monthly equivalent.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | €16.99 | €17.99 |
| 1 month | €44.95 | €38.53 |
| 3 months | €84.95€28.32 a month | €89.87€29.96 a month |
| 6 months | €111.95€18.66 a month | €128.31€21.39 a month |
| 12 months | €169.95€14.16 a monthpaid once | €208.05€17.34 a monthpaid once |
Up to six months, plans renew until you cancel them. The 12-month plan is paid in full once and does not renew. What each membership includes.
Dating in Belgium: questions from expats
What is dating in Belgium like for expats?
Dating in Belgium for expats is relaxed and multilingual: many Belgians are reserved at first, dates are simple and splitting the bill is common. Meeting other internationals is an easy way to start, especially in Brussels.
Where do expats in Belgium live?
Expats in Belgium live mostly in and around Brussels, home to the main EU institutions, and in Antwerp, Ghent and Leuven. ExpatSingles suggestions follow your own city and distance.
How much does ExpatSingles cost in Belgium?
ExpatSingles is free to join in Belgium. VIP there is €44.95 a month, or €169.95 once for twelve months, which comes to €14.16 a month.
Can I send messages without VIP?
You can send messages without VIP: a few each day, plus replies to VIP members, and access to the group chat rooms once your profile is verified. VIP makes messaging unlimited.
Where do I report a romance scam in Belgium?
A romance scam in Belgium is reported to the police, online at my.police.be or at your local police station. Block your card through Card Stop on 078 170 170 if you shared bank details.
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