Belgium
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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Terrorism
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Travel insurance
If you’re in Belgium and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelBritish insuranceEmbassy in Brussels.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Belgium’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedon decisions.your Findjourney, outcheck the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
Travelling via Calais? Check travel advice for France.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before
There youare travelrules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into Belgium for further information.
NoIf travelyou’re cancurrently beliving guaranteedin safe.or Readmoving allto Belgium, check the adviceLiving in thisBelgium guide asin welladdition asto supportthis fortravel Britishadvice.
Demonstrations nationalsand abroadstrike action often take place in transport hubs and cities, and around the Schuman area in Brussels. See Demonstrations
Theft whichand includes:pickpocketing is a problem in crowded areas. Take care of your belongings and passports, particularly at all train stations in Brussels. See Crime
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otherforplaceswomen,visitedLGBT+byandforeigners.disabledSeetravellers
FollowSecurity operations are likely to be carried out at short notice. You should remain vigilant and contactfollow FCDOthe travelinstructions of the Belgian authorities. Police have asked the public not to comment on Twitter,police Facebookoperations on social media. You can find more information on the Belgian Crisis Centre website and InstagramTwitter channel.
If you need to contact the emergency services, call 112. You can also signcontact upemergency toservice getthrough emailthe notifications112 whenapp, thiswhich advicecan isbe updated.downloaded onto your smartphone (this helps emergency call centres to identify your location).
Travel insurance
If you’re in Belgium and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelBritish insuranceEmbassy in Brussels.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-12-17 09:42
Updated information on protecting yourself and your belongings (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-12-11 12:15
New information on border controls at Netherlands’ land and air borders (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-10-10 16:19
Information on the risk of terrorism in Belgium and demonstrations and strikes (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-10 14:04
New information on travelling from Belgium to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-05 13:10
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-22 11:51
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-02-14 14:09
Information on organised crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-31 16:00
Additional information on industrial action and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-03 09:17
New information about security awareness (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-01 13:03
Removal of New Years Eve Eurostar disruptions
2023-12-31 12:14
Information on Eurostar service following track closures near London on 30 December. Eurostar has announced trains have resumed on 31 December. (Warnings and Insurance Page)
2023-12-30 15:32
Following track closures near London, Eurostar services are disrupted throughout today (30/12/23) with remaining services cancelled. Please check Eurostar’s advice before travelling.
2023-12-22 09:27
Removal of information about Eurotunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-12-21 15:53
Information about Eurotunnel travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-20 13:34
Information that following a shooting on 16 October there may be an increased police presence (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-17 18:23
Further update regarding shooting in Brussels on 16 October; threat level now reduced to level 3 ‘serious,’ additional security measures still in place (Warnings and insurance)
2023-10-17 08:58
Update regarding shooting in central Brussels on evening of 16 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-17 07:54
Update regarding Shooting in central Brussels on evening of 16 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-16 23:03
Update regarding Shooting in central Brussels on evening of 16 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-16 22:09
Shooting in central Brussels on evening of 16 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-09-08 12:29
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:10
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-09 00:04
Removal of information regarding the police’s heightened security response to the threat of a possible metro attack on 8 March (‘Summary’ page)
2023-03-08 10:12
Information on the fact that police have heightened security in response to the threat of a possible metro attack today, March 8 in Brussels (‘Summary’ page).
2023-03-03 18:55
Latest update: Updated information on the risk of terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-02-14 12:05
Updated contact numbers (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-02-13 16:18
Updated information on safety and security (‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-23 12:37
Updated information on ‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’, ‘Terrorism’, ‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages.
2022-12-12 14:19
New information related to strike action (’Summary’ page).
2022-12-09 18:04
Addition of information related to rail strikes (’Summary’ page).
2022-12-01 15:39
New information related to major sporting fixtures (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-08-31 09:15
Updated information on health (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-07-28 10:17
New information on Monkeypox (‘Summary’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-06-17 10:59
Updated information on entry requirements for adults travelling to or from Belgium with children (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-23 00:03
Details of lifting of COVID-related restrictions from 23 May on travel from non-EU countries (including the UK), and of some face mask wearing restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages).
2022-05-12 15:17
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-04 12:56
Update to information on COVID-19 related restrictions for children entering Belgium (Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-07 15:49
Update to information on COVID-19 related restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-28 13:54
Update to information on proving your vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-25 18:51
Updated information on COVID-19 rules and entry requirements for children to Belgium (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-02-18 15:28
Updated information on COVID-19 rules and entry requirements to Belgium (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)