Europa
België
Belgische chocolade, wafels, bier en middeleeuwse parels
Hoofdstad
Brussels
Taal
Dutch, French +
Valuta
Euro (EUR)
Beste reistijd
April–September
Veiligheid
Veilig (4/5)
Foto door Gabriel Helou op Unsplash
Laatst beoordeeld: March 26, 2026
Samengesteld door Ouoba Travel Intelligence
Heb ik een visum nodig?
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan?
Apply at Belgian embassy or VFS Global. Standard Schengen visa process.
Hoe lang duurt het?
15 calendar days; up to 45 days for complex cases.
Wat kost een visum?
Schengen visa fee approximately €80 for adults.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste visumtips?
- Belgium is small — you can visit Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp in one trip easily by train.
- Language matters: Dutch in the north (Flanders), French in the south (Wallonia), both in Brussels.
- Train connections to Paris, London, and Amsterdam are fast via Thalys and Eurostar.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
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Hoe veilig is het?
4/5
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.
Waarvoor moet ik oppassen qua oplichting?
- Pickpocketing around Brussels' Grand Place and on metro lines.
- Fake charity petitions used as distraction for theft.
- Overpriced tourist restaurants near Grand Place — walk a block or two for better value.
Welke gezondheidsmaatregelen zijn verstandig?
- Excellent healthcare. EU citizens can use EHIC/GHIC. Pharmacies are well-stocked.
- Healthcare is affordable even for non-EU visitors compared to many Western countries.
Welke vaccinaties zijn verplicht?
- Routine vaccines only. No special requirements.
Is kraanwater veilig om te drinken?
Tap water is safe throughout Belgium.
Zijn er actieve reisadviezen?
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.
Veiligheidsinformatie is gebaseerd op openbaar beschikbare reisadviezen. Raadpleeg de reisadviesservice van je regering voor de laatste richtlijnen.
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Wat moet ik weten over de cultuur?
Wat moet ik doen?
- Try Belgian beer — there are over 1,500 varieties. Each beer has its own glass.
- Visit Bruges by foot or boat — the medieval center is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Buy chocolate from artisan chocolatiers, not tourist shops — the difference is remarkable.
Wat moet ik vermijden?
- Don't call Belgian fries 'French fries' — they were invented in Belgium and it's a sore point.
- Don't speak French in Flanders or Dutch in Wallonia without asking — language is politically sensitive.
- Don't limit yourself to Brussels — the best of Belgium is in its smaller cities.
Hoe werkt fooi geven?
Service charge is included by law. Small tips (rounding up) are appreciated but not expected. Leave €1–2 for good service.
Wat is de kledingvoorschrift?
Smart-casual in cities. Belgians dress neatly but not ostentatiously. No specific dress codes at most restaurants.
Wat is de religieuze context?
Historically Catholic. Beautiful cathedrals and churches welcome visitors. Belgium is secular and progressive in daily life.
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