Belgium : Help and advice abroad

Public employment services

Three regional employment services can be used by EU nationals:

• ACTIRIS - Greater Brussels region.
• Le Forem - French and German-speaking areas.
• Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) - Flemish area.

You can also get contact details for European Employment Services advisers in Belgium through EURES - European Job Mobility Portal . These advisers are trained specialists who provide information and guidance to jobseekers.

Higher education careers support

Most Belgian universities have a careers service but the pattern is less uniform than in the UK. You will find a varying combination of information, counselling and placement services. Vacancy bulletins are usually produced for current students and recent graduates. Usually only those who are studying or have studied at the university are able to access its careers service.

Help in an emergency

UK citizens can get help in an emergency from the British Embassy Belgium . Check the embassy website for advice about the kinds of help that can be provided.

Emergency telephone numbers are:

• 112 - for all emergency services
• 100 - ambulance and fire services
• 101 - police