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Belgium travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Belgium with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Belgium.
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Belgium travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Belgium with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Belgium - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 1 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Dutch, French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + E plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Belgium weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  5 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  18 |
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The Belgium weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Brussels.
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Belgium travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Belgium from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Belgium - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Belgium - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Belgium - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Belgium - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Belgium - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Belgium - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Belgium.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Belgium travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Belgium with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Belgium - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Belgium - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Belgium - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Belgium, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Belgium travel features
Do you want to learn more about Belgium? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Belgium.
Belgium FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Belgium including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Belgium?
Belgium is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Belgium.
Check out Federal Public Health Service, Belgium for more information.
What is the flight time to Belgium from the UK?
The flight time to Belgium from the UK is typically 1 hour.
Flights to Belgium
What is the time difference between Belgium and the UK?
The time difference between Belgium and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Belgium?
The main languages spoken in Belgium are Dutch and French.
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What is the currency in Belgium?
The currency in Belgium is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Belgium?
Belgium uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Belgium?
They drive on the right side of the road in Belgium.
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