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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

8 governments of 11 advise increased caution. 3 governments rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Belgium - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Belgium due to the threat of terrorism.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Belgium.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause disruption. A large-scale demonstration is planned on Friday 9 October and a strike on Monday 12 October. This will affect public transport and other…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of the threat of terrorism. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Belgium…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in Belgium.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Belgium.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Belgium.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Belgium.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Belgium.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Belgium.
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 90 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free
FranceFrance passportVisa-free
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free
PolandPoland passportVisa-free
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa-free · 90 days
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Belgium

Opinion on Belgium is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Eight of the eleven take the stricter view, and the remaining three see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Belgium on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Belgium are not uniform across the country. One distinct area is singled out by at least one government. The areas named are defined by long district-level lists rather than by single place names — see the individual advisories above for the exact boundaries. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Belgium, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Brussels
Art Nouveau architecture, EU institutions, and the Grand Place's gilded guild halls define this city. Belgian waffles, frites, and over 1,000 beer varieties await.
Antwerp
Europe's diamond capital with Rubens masterpieces and a cutting-edge fashion district. The MAS museum offers rooftop panoramas over the historic port area.
Ghent
A medieval gem with the Ghent Altarpiece, canal-side guildhalls, and a thriving student scene. The Patershol quarter serves excellent Belgian cuisine in cozy bistros.
Charleroi
An industrial city reinventing itself with street art and the Photography Museum. Use it as a budget-flight gateway to Brussels, just 60km north.
Liege
A Walloon city famous for its Sunday La Batte market and hearty Liege waffles. Climb the 374-step Montagne de Bueren stairway for city views.
Bruges
A near-perfectly preserved medieval canal city where guild towers and chocolate shops crowd the Markt square. Glide through the lamplit waterways by evening boat, then seek out the quiet UNESCO beguinage.