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Belgium

  • Brussels
  • Europe
  • Dutch

At a glance

Belgium: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Brussels
Population
11,825,551
Area
30,688 km² · 11,849 sq mi
Languages
Dutch, French, German
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Calling code
+32
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.be
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Belgium visa requirements

Belgium entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 89 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free89 passports

Visa required108 passports

Safety

Belgium safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to terrorism

US State Dept, updated September 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Questions

Belgium: frequently asked questions

Belgium visa: do I need one?
Belgium entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 89 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Belgium: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Belgium at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism.
Belgium: what currency is used?
Currency in Belgium: Euro (EUR).
Belgium: what language do people speak?
Languages of Belgium: Dutch, French, German.
Belgium: what is the capital?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.

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