Atomium
Iconic building and museum in Brussels.
~2 h ~US$12
Arriving in Belgium
Main airports
- Brussels Airport (BRU)Zaventem
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)Charleroi
- Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)Oostende
Getting online on arrival
- Install your Belgium eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
- When you arrive in Belgium, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
- Networks listed on our Belgium plans: Base (4G), Orange (4G) and Proximus (5G).
- Belgium plans currently start at $2.75, for 500MB/day over 1 day. Compare all 13 plans.
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Landing late or with kids? Pre-book an airport transfer
Useful facts
- Population
- 11,825,551 (2025)
- Time zones
- UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00
- Plug types
- C and E
Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Schengen Visa Applicable.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Passenger locator form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Numbers
Police 101 · Ambulance 100 · Fire 100
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Not Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% In Restaurants Is Common
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50
Tourist: $120
Family: $300
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Relaxed
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Tot ziens
Tot zeens
Please
Alstublieft
Al-stu-bleeft
Thank you
Dank u
Dahnk oo
Sorry
Sorry
Sor-ree
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Spreekt u Engels?
Spraykt oo En-gels?
I don’t understand
Ik begrijp het niet
Ik be-graihp het neet
Can you speak slowly, please?
Spreekt u langzaam, alstublieft?
Spraykt oo lang-zahm, al-stu-bleeft?
Can you help me, please?
Kunt u mij helpen, alstublieft?
Kunt oo may hel-pen, al-stu-bleeft?
What does this mean?
Wat betekent dit?
Wat be-te-ken dit?
Top Attractions
Antwerp Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the world, located in the city center.
~2 h ~US$20
City guide Antwerp
Grand Place
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ornate guildhalls.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Brussels
Gravensteen Castle
A medieval castle with a rich history and stunning views.
~1.5 h ~US$12
City guide Ghent
Liège-Guillemins Railway Station
An architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Liège
Belfry of Bruges
Iconic bell tower with panoramic views of the city.
~1.5 h ~US$12
City guide Bruges
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