Belgium
Warnings and insurance
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)