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Change description : 2025-12-12 15:48:00: Updated information about planned strikes and protests with significant disruptions expected ( ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). [Guidance and regulation]

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Foreign travel advice

Belgium

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1012 December 2025
Updated:: 1012 December 2025
Latest update:: ~~New~~Updated information about ~~dual~~planned ~~nationals~~strikes ~~returning~~and toprotests ~~the~~with UKsignificant ~~(‘Entry~~disruptions ~~requirements’~~expected ~~page).~~( 'Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

National strike action

~~Strikes~~On ~~are~~15 ~~planned~~December, ~~for~~a ~~Monday~~general ~~24,~~strike ~~Tuesday~~is 25planned ~~and~~across ~~Wednesday~~the 26Wallonia ~~November.~~and Brussels regions. This is expected to affect ~~airports,~~ public transport and some public services, including schools. ~~Public~~A ~~transport~~demonstration ~~will~~is beplanned ~~affected~~around ~~from~~central ~~10pm~~Brussels on ~~Sunday~~this 23day.

On ~~November.~~18 ADecember ~~demonstration~~a farmers’ protest is planned ~~for~~in ~~central~~Brussels. ~~Brussels~~Significant onroad ~~Wednesday~~closures 26and ~~November.~~public transport disruptions are expected, especially around the Schuman area (EU quarter).

Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause travel disruption. General strikes took place on 31 March, 29 ~~April~~April,14 October and 1426 ~~October.~~November. Strike action may be announced at short notice.

Monitor local news and check with your provider regarding potential delays and closures. Read more information about demonstrations and strikes on the Safety and security page.

Before you travel

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read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
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Update history

2025-12-12 15:48
Updated information about planned strikes and protests with significant disruptions expected ( ‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2025-12-10 13:06
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-11-19 12:38
New information on strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-10-13 13:48
Addition of a link to the Belgian Immigration Office website with information on the European Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-10-08 11:04
Updated with information about a general strike on 14 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-10-06 16:10
Updated with information about the new Entry/Exit System (EES) which will start to be rolled out on 12 October to people travelling into the EU (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-08-07 13:57
Updated with a link to information about using a UK issued Blue Badge in Belgium (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-07-30 15:03
Updated information on new Schengen entry requirements being introduced from 12 October (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-07-11 18:33
New information on additional border controls in Belgium (Entry Requirements page)

2025-06-26 09:14
Removal of information on disruption to Eurostar services (‘Warning and insurance’ page).

2025-06-25 13:41
Eurostar services to and from Belgium will be severely disrupted today (25 June). Check your operator’s advice before travelling, including where you are taking connecting trains (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-06-04 17:04
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-04-30 17:13
Updated information about strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-04-18 11:18
New information on strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-04-15 16:28
New information on strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-03-17 14:01
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2025-03-10 09:03
Removal of information about travel disruption to Eurostar (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-03-07 13:33
Information added about travel disruption to Eurostar (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-02-14 17:47
Information about planned strike action

2025-02-12 16:57
Information about planned strike action on 13 February affecting travel nationally (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-02-05 14:42
Update to general security risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).

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)