Parking in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
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 in Ghent. The graphics on this article also helpfully display a comparison of parking costs in the city. Parking zones in Ghent Street parking om Ghent – zones Ghent’s streets are divided into paid parking zones – red, orange, yellow and green. The colourful map here lets you know which streets are ..read more
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Recycling in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
Belgium, like many other European countries, is fond of its recycling processes.In Ghent and the surrounding area, it’s Ivago that’s in charge of everything to do with recycling and waste disposal. Even though their website is only available in Dutch, it’s still pretty easy to navigate. But here’s our rundown of rubbish info to get you started with recycling in Ghent: Coloured bags Rubbish and recycling must be sorted and put into standard-issue bags. The easiest place to buy the bags is your local supermarket. However you won’t find them on the shelves; you’ll need to ask for them (‘afvalzak ..read more
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Low emission zone in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
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. Only vehicles with low emissions are allowed in this area. Through this measure the city wants to considerably reduce air pollution, which has a major impact on every inhabitant, and certainly on risk groups such as children, seniors and people with lung diseases. Focus on diesel cars Cars under a certain European standard (expresse ..read more
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Moving house in Ghent and updating your address
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by Heather
3y ago
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 time for a change of scenery, the following information covers how to go about the move, as well as how to update your address.  Updating your domicilie when moving house in Ghent Domicilie is the fancy Flemish word for ‘where you are registered as living’. You might think that once you have officially registered and mov ..read more
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Rental agreements: an overview
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by Heather
3y ago
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 in a contract, as well as extra documents or things that need to happen when you rent a place in Belgium. The information in this post, and linked-to posts, is taken from the Belgian Rental Law (available in Dutch here). What must a rental agreement in Ghent contain? By ‘rental agreements in Ghent’ we refer not just ..read more
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Registering as an EU citizen in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
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 most appointments take place at offices based near Zuid park. This is the busiest and longest process because it handles the largest number of people. If your postcode is not 9000 you will register with a different authority. While the main process will be the same, there will be some differences. First appointme ..read more
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Registering as a US citizen in Ghent
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by Dena Mehalakes
3y ago
The following information describes the process when registering as a US citizen in Ghent. The requirements can vary from person to person depending on what type of visa you have, what your job is, how long you are staying, etc. I will give you a little preview of the experience and the requirements that we had to fulfill but just be aware that yours could be a little different. Within eight days of arriving, you need to visit the commune (aka gemeentehuis, aka town hall/aka municipal administration office) to register as a US citizen in Ghent. Now if you are here in the first place, you must ..read more
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Learning Dutch in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
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 special courses for Erasmus students to learn Dutch in Ghent if they’re only staying one semester. If you plan to stay longer and want to work here, it might be a good idea to take lessons to learn Dutch in Ghent. This overview aims to provide information about the 4 main options and the process of joining a course. Learn Du ..read more
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Transport in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
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 either opt for a bike or use one of the tram and bus routes as the best modes of transport in Ghent. Public transport in Ghent: Buses and trams De Lijn is the public transport provider in Ghent. In fact it’s the provider across the whole of the Flanders region. Because of this, any tickets you might buy in Ghent are not only valid for ei ..read more
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Finding a rental apartment in Ghent
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by Heather
3y ago
Before you’ve even arrived, your top concern will probably be where you are going to live. If you don’t have a lot of time for finding a rental apartment in Ghent, or you just need some help, you may want to use the services of a relocation company, for example Relocation Belgium. They are specialised in moving people to Belgium and will take care of everything for you (finding a place to live and beyond). But if you choose to make a move to Ghent independently, then this page covers where to look for a place to live, as well as what costs and steps are involved. Realo for finding a rental apa ..read more
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