The verdict in three sentences
In Brussels, a website for an immigration and relocation firm built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, 7,000 to 30,000 EUR, and more if the project includes a custom client area or three full languages. Kolonell builds the service pages, practical guides by profile and the appointment request flow at a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth. The useful comparison is the total cost over three years, how languages are handled (French, English, Dutch) and how each quote deals with expatriates' personal data and the rule never to promise a residence permit.
This version is written for the English-speaking founders and partners of relocation and immigration firms in Brussels; the French version is the primary one for this market.
What do Brussels agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
These ranges are cautious orders of magnitude, not official figures. They rely on public rate cards of Brussels agencies, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by Belgian agencies (often 75 to 130 EUR per hour) and rates visible on Malt and Upwork. An experienced Brussels freelancer can offer a simple site close to our Starter price: the difference then lies in included copywriting, the project manager and the written fixed price.
| Criterion | Brussels agency | Brussels freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 order of magnitude | 7,000 to 30,000 EUR | 2,500 to 8,000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed price |
| Out-of-scope changes | Often 75 to 130 EUR per hour | Often 50 to 90 EUR per hour | Additions quoted before work starts |
| Typical timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 5 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Copywriting of guides by profile | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native French or English included |
| Languages | FR, EN, NL depending on quote | Varies | FR or EN; bilingual FR/EN from Premium; Dutch supplied by you or quoted separately |
| On-site meetings and photos | Yes | Often | No: Google Meet at your hour, your photos or a local photographer |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kick-off and 50 % on delivery. A project manager answers in your time zone, with a written update every week; the team works on GMT, one to two hours behind Brussels depending on the season. Details are in our international websites offer.
Which three-year total should you compare?
A relocation firm changes its site constantly: new rules, new services (school search, spouse support), new languages. The table below assumes identical maintenance on both sides, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted separately.
| Item over 36 months | Brussels agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Site build (FR and EN) | 16,000 EUR | 8 200 EUR |
| Support included after launch | Depends on contract | 6 months included |
| Maintenance (identical assumption) | 120 EUR per month over 30 months, or 3,600 EUR | 3 600 EUR, quoted separately |
| Dutch version | Translation through the agency, assumed 1,800 EUR | Translation supplied by you or quoted, assumed 1 800 EUR |
| Guide updates after rule changes | 10 hours at 100 EUR, or 1,000 EUR | Quoted before work, assumed 800 EUR |
| Team portraits | 900 EUR | Local photographer booked separately, 900 EUR |
| Indicative total | 23,300 EUR | 15 300 EUR |
These amounts structure the discussion; they do not predict your invoice. Ask every provider to fill in the same lines.
What does each package include for an immigration and relocation firm?
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages | Immigration, relocation, family support | One page per service (permits, housing, schools, commune registration) | Full structure by service and by profile |
| Guides by profile | No | Seconded employee, EU official, family | Detailed guides, scheduled updates |
| Appointment request | Simple form | Form routed by service, link to your calendar | Flow by profile, minimal fields |
| Corporate offer (HR, mobility) | Short section | Dedicated page | Pages by type of corporate client |
| French and English version | One language | One language | Bilingual FR/EN included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A client area with secure document upload, online case tracking or ongoing SEO are custom applications or services quoted separately. For an international audience, we have for example delivered the trilingual French, English and Arabic site of Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), an off-plan real estate advisory in Dubai serving foreign investors.
What does a Brussels relocation firm's site need?
Brussels hosts the European institutions, NATO, permanent representations, multinational headquarters and consulting firms. Clients split between corporate HR teams buying mobility packages and individuals (employees, researchers, spouses) looking for practical help before arrival. The site therefore needs to:
- Separate profiles clearly: EU national, third-country national with a single permit, institution staff, joining family members.
- Explain the steps without oversimplifying: the role of the commune of residence among the 19 Brussels communes, the role of regional and federal authorities, timelines that vary by case.
- Distinguish practical support from legal advice: if the firm works with lawyers for appeals or complex cases, the site says so and shows their exact titles.
- Cover housing, schools and daily life in Ixelles, Etterbeek, Uccle or Woluwe, which is often what families look for first.
- Work on mobile and in several languages, French and English at a minimum, Dutch depending on the client base.
On compliance, staying factual. A firm must never promise a residence permit, visa or work permit: the decision belongs to the authorities. Forms collect identity, family and sometimes nationality data: the GDPR applies, supervised by the Belgian Data Protection Authority, which calls for a minimal form, clear information and controlled hosting; do not ask for passport copies through a simple contact form. The European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025, may cover some online consumer services; WCAG 2.1 AA remains the technical reference. This is not legal advice.
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How should you compare quotes, and which signals should worry you?
- Wording such as "guaranteed visa" or "permit assured" in the copy: refuse it.
- A form asking for passport and employment contract at first contact, with no secure area.
- Only one language planned while half your clients are English-speaking.
- A domain registered in the agency's name or access not handed over.
- Guides written with no update date, which age at the next rule change.
- A price without a written scope: ask for the list of pages, languages and integrations.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Isabelle V., founder of a four-consultant relocation firm in Etterbeek, serves 60 % corporate HR teams and 40 % families. A Brussels agency offers 17,500 EUR for a trilingual French, English and Dutch site, delivered in 10 weeks. Kolonell offers Premium at 8 200 EUR, bilingual French and English, in 5 weeks; Isabelle has the key pages translated into Dutch by a freelance translator for 1,500 EUR.
Build and translation: 17,500 EUR against 9 700 EUR, a gap of 7,800 EUR. With identical maintenance over three years, the gap stays the same. Isabelle puts part of the saving into team portraits by a local photographer.
FAQ
How much does a relocation firm website cost in Brussels in 2026?
As an order of magnitude, 7,000 to 30,000 EUR with a local agency and 2,500 to 8,000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
Can the site be in Dutch?
Yes, if you supply the translation or it is quoted separately. Bilingual French and English is included in Premium at 8 200 EUR.
Can you build a client area for document uploads?
Yes, on quote, because it is a custom application with security requirements. Standard packages include a minimal form, with no upload of identity documents.
How long does it take?
Plan 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks for Premium, against an often quoted 8 to 12 weeks with a local agency.
Do you come to Brussels for meetings?
No, Kolonell does not hold physical meetings. Exchanges happen on Google Meet at your hour, with only one to two hours of time difference and a written update every week.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of services, client profiles and the languages you need, and we will come back with a fixed-price package and a 3 to 4 week schedule (4 to 6 in Premium). Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
