Belgium travel advisory

Last updated · latest change by either source

Level 2 — Exercise increased caution

SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.

US State Department

Level 2Updated 23 July 2026
Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime, terrorism, and unrest. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Belgium. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest Large-scale, generally peac …

Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

No FCDO advice against travel is currently flagged for this country.

Latest FCDO update: Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 17 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.

Flights & routes

Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.