Your Expat Community in Antwerp

Main industries in Antwerp include the service sector and the international trading at the port, one of the biggest in Europe. The industrial sector is growing rapidly, which in turn has attracted commercial agencies, banking companies, transportation and international trading firms among others. The diamond trade that has made Antwerp so famous for the last 500 years is thriving, and the city's artistic past now translates into clothing design, meaning that fashion and retail are also strong areas. With many people in Antwerp speaking English (although the official language is Dutch) expats hoping to work in Antwerp have every chance of success. Once known as the "triumphant shopping city", the large malls of Antwerp mean that shoppers will be right at home. For modern comfort, the Wijnegem Shopping Center is the city's largest mall, but to enjoy more historical surroundings, head to the main shopping area, the Meir. Of course, most expats will be drawn to the diamond district or "Square Mile", where around 1,800 traders and jewelers make the city sparkle alongside designer boutiques and romantic cobblestone streets.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Amsterdam or Khobar (Eastern Prov.), InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Relocation is a mixture of finding out about the city and building a new group of friends. With InterNations Events and get-togethers our expats can network, socialize and have fun together in a safe environment to start building friendships in a new city. Explore our InterNations Groups to find like-minded expats who share your interests in arts and culture, cycling, nightlife, movies, fitness and more. InterNations is more than just a website of essential information, it's the start to a fulfilling new life in Antwerp.