Belgische chocolade, wafels, bier en middeleeuwse parels
Hoofdstad
Brussels
Taal
Dutch, French +
Valuta
Euro (EUR)
Beste reistijd
April–September
Veiligheid
Verhoogde voorzichtigheid
op basis van live overheidsadviezen
Foto door Gabriel Helou op Unsplash
Geringe afwijking — de 3 overheidsbronnen voor deze bestemming zijn het grotendeels eens.
Bijgewerkt op 1 september 2026
Vergelijk reisadviezen voor alle landen
United Kingdom: Contains public sector information from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Laatst beoordeeld: 25 augustus 2026
Bronnen: officiële reisadviezen en gezondheidsautoriteiten · Hoe wij verifiëren
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Apply at Belgian embassy or VFS Global. Standard Schengen visa process.
15 calendar days; up to 45 days for complex cases.
Schengen visa fee approximately €80 for adults.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
Generally safe. Brussels has some areas with higher crime (around Gare du Midi, parts of Molenbeek) — stick to tourist areas. Bruges and Ghent are very safe. Belgium has a visible security presence due to its status as EU capital.
Gebaseerd op officiële reisadviezen van het Britse FCDO, continu gevolgd · Gegevensbronnen
Generally safe. Brussels has some areas with higher crime (around Gare du Midi, parts of Molenbeek) — stick to tourist areas. Bruges and Ghent are very safe. Belgium has a visible security presence due to its status as EU capital.
Tap water is safe throughout Belgium.
Some areas near Gare du Midi in Brussels are best avoided at night. Cobblestone streets in Bruges and Ghent can be slippery when wet. Terrorism security level has been elevated historically — follow official guidance.
Service charge is included by law. Small tips (rounding up) are appreciated but not expected. Leave €1–2 for good service.
Smart-casual in cities. Belgians dress neatly but not ostentatiously. No specific dress codes at most restaurants.
Historically Catholic. Beautiful cathedrals and churches welcome visitors. Belgium is secular and progressive in daily life.