🇧🇪 Is Belgium safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Belgium: 137 diplomatic missions from 132 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Belgium
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Check with your travel operator for latest updates on strikes, which may be announced at short notice
- Get travel insurance covering your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses before departing
- Spanish and EU citizens can enter with either a national ID card or a valid passport, both must be valid at entry and exit
- Minors traveling alone or with an adult who is not their parent/guardian need a signed travel authorization from a parent
- No visa required for Spanish citizens traveling to Belgium
- Travel authorization for minors can be processed at Spanish police stations, Civil Guard posts, notaries, or consulates abroad
Risk areas and situations
- Terrorist alert level in Belgium is 3 out of 4 (serious), raised after the Brussels attack on 16 October 2023
- Limited natural disaster risk overall, though severe flooding in July 2021 caused 41 deaths
Health
- No mandatory vaccines required for entry into Belgium
- No vaccines specifically recommended for Belgium according to this advisory
Emergency numbers in Belgium
Embassies and consulates in Belgium
137 diplomatic missions from 132 countries, across 17 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | Antwerp, City of Brussels, Liège |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | Antwerp, Brussels |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Antwerp, Brussels |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | City of Brussels, Soumagne |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | 1 | City of Brussels |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | City of Brussels |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | Uccle - Ukkel |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | City of Brussels |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | City of Brussels |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Brussels |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | City of Brussels |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | City of Brussels |
…and 120 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Belgium is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belgium safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Belgium is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Belgium?
The general emergency number in Belgium is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Belgium?
Telcomia tracks 137 diplomatic missions from 132 countries in Belgium, across 17 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.