Foreign travel advice

Belgium

Warnings and insurance

Transport strike

There will be a national transport strike in Belgium on 13 February.  Unions plan to strike on the 13th of every month until further notice.  

All Belgian airports will be closed on 13 February.  

Bus and rail services will be severely limited throughout the entire country during the national strike.   

Eurostar services remain unaffected on 13 February.  

Monitor local news and check with your travel provider regarding potential delays. Further strike information is available here.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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