Famous for its chocolates, beer, and lace, Belgium is also home to charming medieval towns, Flemish renaissance architecture and the international headquarters of both the EU and NATO, blending history with the present (and future), with its hip cafes and innovative art museums. The birth place of French Fries, be sure to tuck into a meal of steaming mussels,fries and mayonnaise - and perhaps a waffle!
KEY FACTS BEFORE YOU GO:
- Capital: Brussels
- Currency: Euro
- Time Difference: Belgium follows Central European Time, which is 1 hour AHEAD of the UK throughout the year. It currently observes Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, but is due to decide by April 2020 whether it will permanently set its time to Central European Standard (1 hour AHEAD of GMT) or Central European Daylight Saving Time (2 hours AHEAD of GMT/1 hour ahead of BST).
- Flight time: 1 hour and 5 minutes to Brussels, and an hour to Antwerp
- Official language: French, German, and Dutch
- Entry requirements: Visas are not required. As part of Europe and the Schengen area, in the event of Brexit, please read here for information on changes to travel. Currently, no additional validity is required on your passport, but please also read our further information for changes following Brexit.
- Vaccinations and Health: You should always ensure that you travel with adequate travel health insurance. For up-to-date information, please check this website (as recommended by the Foreign Office): https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/25/belgium#Vaccine_recommendations. If vaccinations are required, it is generally advisable to arrange an appointment with a health professional four to six weeks before departure.
General information on travel vaccinations can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/
To find out more, and for the most up-to-date advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium
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