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“Is it safe to travel to Belgium” is one of the first questions we ask ourselves when we are thinking about a trip to this beautiful European country. What is the answer to the question, “Yes, it is safe, with a few caveats.”

As can be seen in the map below, Belgium has appeared in a few of our Securely Travel Briefs, mostly focused on the continued threat warnings being received and generated by a variety of nations as terrorist’s activity occurs or is identified.

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Car dealer
Car rental
Car repair
Car wash
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City hall
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Courthouse
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Doctor
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Florist
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Gas station
Gym
Hair care
Hardware store
Hindu temple
Home goods store
Hospital
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Jewelry store
Laundry
Lawyer
Library
Liquor store
Local government office
Locksmith
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Movie rental
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Museum
Night club
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Parking
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Physiotherapist
Plumber
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Real estate agency
Restaurant
Roofing contractor
Rv park
School
Shoe store
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Synagogue
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Belgium Travel Synopsis:

The country of Belgium is a safe locale for either business or pleasure travel. You can drink the water, eat the food and move about with ease. US tourists and business travelers are welcome.

Multiple high-profile terrorist attacks occurred during 2017, and attacks have been thwarted in 2018 by Belgium security services. Therefore, travelers should take normal safety precautions as Belgium hosts both the EU and NATO Headquarters and facilities, both of which are targets for terrorist attacks and nation-state espionage activities.

While anti-American protests have occurred in major cities, travelers should avoid the protests and oft-occurring demonstrations.

Petty crime (pickpockets, muggings, purse snatching) is always a possibility, especially in crowded areas such as transit hubs and or major events.

Travelers staying at private homes must register within three days of their arrival with the local

Addresses & Numbers you can use in Belgium:

US Embassy Brussels

27 Boulevard du Régent (the Consular Section is at 25 Boulevard du Régent)
B-1000 Brussles, Belgium
Telephone: +(32)(2) 811-4000
Emergency: +(32)(0) 811-4000
Email: [email protected]
Website: U.S. Embassy Brussels

Roadside assistance and information on road conditions are available in English from Touring Mobilis, Tel: 02 286-3040.

Belgian police will also provide information on road conditions, Tel: 02-642-6666. The U.S. State Department assesses emergency services as being both efficient and responsive. For police emergencies, dial 101 within Belgium. For all other emergencies, dial 112.

Travel Advice

U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest travel security information for Algeria. By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.

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