What documents do you need to rent a room in Brussels?
Morton PlaceRenting a Room in Brussels? These are the documents you will need.
Whether you’re coming to Brussels for a VIE, a stage (internship), or a new job, here’s what you need to know about the documents required to rent a room in Brussels and how to make the process as smooth as possible.
As Brussels welcomes a huge influx of newcomers every year at peak rental season competition for rooms and studios will be fierce. It is therefore best to prepare your documents in advance so you are ready to provide them when needed, have your file quickly approved and your housing secured. There is no credit check system in Brussels and there is no formal guarantor process. So it’s important to know what documents you can expect to provide and also what additional elements you can prepare.
Most commonly required documents for renting in Brussels:
These are the documents you should prepare so you are ready to sign a lease agreement:
1. Proof of Identity
✔ Copy of Your ID or Passport – Required for both EU and non-EU citizens.
✔ Right to work If you are from outside the EU you may be asked to show your right to work in Belgium.
2. Proof of Employment or Internship
✔ Copy of Your Employment or internship agreement: Ask your company for a letter stating the general terms of your employment with a start date and your gross salary. This will be useful for finding a flat or room and means you don’t have to show your confidential employment contract to future landlords.
📌 Coliving Flexibility: Some coliving operators, such as Morton Place, allow residents to provide a simple Job Offer Letter or Employer Email – as we know that the full contract is not always signed until they start work.
3. Proof of Income or Sufficient Funds
✔ Copy of three recent payslips: if you have them, this is the most comfortable option for your landlord.
If you don’t have payslips because you are starting a new job or this is your first job, you can offer to make a larger guaranty or deposit to your landlord. Deposits can be made with a third party ensuring its safety during your tenancy and return at the end of your tenancy.
📌 Coliving Flexibility: Most coliving operators do not require payslips, just a copy of the agreement which brings you to Brussels and a deposit with a recognised depositor such as MyMinFin or Korfine.
” When I arrived from Italy for my new role at the European Parliament, I didn’t have my final work contract yet—just my offer letter. Most landlords wouldn’t even consider my application, but Morton Place accepted my email confirmation from my Deputy, which gave me the flexibility and the start I needed. I started out for six months and ended up spending three years at MP Louise! “ – M.K. Parliamentary Assistant, Morton Place Louise
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR SECURING A RENTAL IN BRUSSELS
Many newcomers arrive in Brussels without the documentation requested. Maybe you have a new job and don’t have payslips or a signed work contract yet, maybe you will have outside financial support from savings or family. Although the following are not required, these are our tips for additional documents you could prepare if you are worried:
✔ letter from your future employer or internship sponsor stating your full name, address and the start date and/or end date of your employment or stage
✔ letter from your financial sponsor if you have one
✔ proof of savings
✔ letter of good standing from your current landlord
📌 Coliving Flexibility Coliving operators such as Morton Place are flexible. We offer newcomers an easy way to rent a room in your Brussels while waiting for your residency and work contract to be sorted out. So don’t hesitate to reach out to a reputable company and start your Brussels adventure smoothly and easily!
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