Belgium: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Relaxed

Overall verdict for Belgium: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Extradition, Drugs, Medicines

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

Get the exact rules for your trip

This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Belgium, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Belgium compares

With 1 of 23 topics flagged red, Belgium is more relaxed than 26 of the 34 other countries in Europe (regional average: 2.2). Worldwide, Belgium ranks #132 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).

What sets it apart

Extradition: flagged red here, while only 29 of 148 countries are this strict.
Fines: relaxed here, while 132 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
Jail risk: relaxed here, while 127 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.

Belgium at a glance

CapitalBrussels

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

LanguageDutch, French, German

Emergency number112

Driving sideRight

Mains voltage230 V

Calling code+32

Time zoneUTC+01:00 / UTC+02:00

Plug typesC · E

Land borders🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 FranceLuxembourg🇳🇱 Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Belgium strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Relaxed. 1 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Extradition), 7 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Belgium?

The strictest topics for travellers in Belgium are: Extradition. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for Belgium?

In LawsTravels: open Belgium, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Belgium?

In Belgium, dial 112. Capital: Brussels. Currency: Euro (EUR). Main language: Dutch, French, German.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Belgium?

In Belgium, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +32. Time zone: UTC+01:00 / UTC+02:00. Plug types: C · E.

Countries with the closest profile

🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇸🇰 Slovakia

Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.