Travel advice for Belgium

Strictest advice: Caution (US, CA)

United Kingdom (FCDO)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Updated information about national strike action (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated by the government 13 Oct, 14:33 UTC · Read the full advice →
United States (State Department)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution”
Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime , terrorism , and unrest . 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 pickpocketing. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Belgium. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest Large-scale, generally peaceful demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur. Demonstrations may disrupt t
Updated by the government 23 Jul, 00:00 UTC · Read the full advice →
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Belgien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
Updated by the government 13 Oct, 08:49 UTC · Read the full advice →
Netherlands (Buitenlandse Zaken)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “Groen: geen bijzondere veiligheidsrisico's”
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Updated by the government 18 Sept, 14:18 UTC · Read the full advice →
Canada (Global Affairs)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Exercise a high degree of caution”
Health – editorial change
Updated by the government 9 Oct, 13:37 UTC · Read the full advice →

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Closures and security news

Brussels fire forces evacuation of about 60 flats overnight · 12 Oct, 13:39 UTC
Bomb threat evacuates about 1,400 students at Mechelen school · 2 Oct, 14:21 UTC
Belgian bus driver tests positive for alcohol near site of fatal crash · 1 Oct, 15:54 UTC

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ECTV puts each government's scale on four levels: normal precautions, extra caution, avoid non-essential travel, do not travel. Always read the full advice before you travel; this page does not replace it.