Belgium Visa Requirements
For 🇮🇹 Italy passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Routine vaccinations should be current.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Belgium is generally safe. Pickpocketing occurs in Brussels around tourist areas and train stations. Exercise normal urban caution, especially around Gare du Midi.
Money & Costs
Currency
€ Euro (EUR)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $70 · Mid: $150 · Luxury: $350+
Tipping
Service is included in bills. Rounding up for excellent service is appreciated but not expected.
Practical Info
Power
Type Type E, 230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
112 (general emergency), 101 (police), 100 (ambulance/fire)
Getting There
Main Airports
Antwerp (ANR) · Brussels (BRU) · Charleroi (CRL)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer pleasant weather. Summer can be warm. Winter brings atmospheric Christmas markets. Weather is unpredictable year-round; bring layers.
Cultural Notes
Belgians value punctuality and privacy. Don't confuse Belgians with French or Dutch. Flemish (Dutch) is spoken in the north, French in the south. Brussels is officially bilingual. Surrealism and comic books are Belgian cultural exports.
Insider Tips
Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German). English is widely spoken. The country is compact; trains connect cities quickly. Each beer has its own glass. Try frites from a frietkot (fry stand) with mayonnaise.