Driving Licence in Belgium - Theory exam

This post continues the information on getting a driving licence in Belgium.

Theory examination for driving license is available only in a few centers across Belgium. That means, not all the centers listed in my previous post, conducts a theory exam with an English translator. For example, one can take the exam in English at Bree and Schaerbeek centers. The waiting period for an English exam may be up to a month, as they will wait for a minimum number of candidates to book for the exam. The questions on the computer screen will be in Dutch/French, but you are paying (50€) for an English translator who will translate the questions before your answering timer starts.
The theory examination contains 50 questions and for each questions (after translation), there is 15 sec to answer it. Personally I found the translator helpful because the time the translator does her/his duty, is a bonus for the candidate to look at the picture associated with the question.
One need to answer a minimum of 41 questions correct, in order to pass the exam. Annoying part is that, if you fail for any reason, you will have to wait again for the English test date.

Avoid paying euros to any driving school if you have some idea about traffic rules. You should pass the exam if you can go through the theory and practical question books, atleast one time.

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Driving Licence in Belgium - Requirements

This post will discuss the basic requirements for non-Belgians to obtain driving license in Belgium. Especially, if you are an English speaking candidate. Many foreigners' ('expats/aliens' as they call) driving licenses from their own country is not valid in Belgium and in that case, one has to go through the complete procedure of driving license exam before they can drive in Belgium.

Citizen's of European Economic Area (EEA; EU plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein) with a valid license are not required to exchange their driver’s license.
Several non-EEA countries have bilateral agreement in this context and hence can simply exchange their license to obtain a Belgian license to drive around. But the person must be above 18 year old and registered to the Belgian national registry. A list of these countries can be found here (in Dutch).
Citizens from other non-EEA countries without a bilateral agreement with Belgium  (India, Columbia, Chili, Mexico, ... and all non-EEA countries not listed here) on driving licenses, should pass the theory and practical exams. However, and international license from their home country will allow them a grace period of one year to get the Belgian driving license (data not verified).
Check out your nearby exam centers here:
Flemish region
Walloon, Brussels region
 
Next post will explain more about the theory exam...

Related:
G O C A (Group of companies approved for vehicle test and licence) website (only in Dutch/French) is the official site for all the information regarding driving license as well as the yearly vehicle control.