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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Belgium. Belgium is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Belgium. Belgium is part of Europe with main city at
Brussels. Its Developed country with a
population of 11M people. The main currency is Euro. The languages
spoken are French, German and Dutch.
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🚨 Travel Advice for Belgium
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Belgium is permitted for vaccinated travelers. There are exceptions for non-vaccinated citizens of the European Economic Area and those traveling for 'essential reasons'.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
A full list of exemptions can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels-outside-eu-schengen/
If another country has been visited in the previous 14 days that is considered very high-risk, travelers are required to undergo quarantine for 10 days and undergo PCR testing on the first and seventh day of the quarantine period. The list of very high-risk countries and further information on the restrictions can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/countries-with-high-risk/
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and further testing will take place on arrival and on day 7. Foreign travelers must quarantine until the on-arrival test is confirmed negative.
The final dose of a vaccine authorized by the European Medicines Agency or Covishield must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Full details on accepted vaccine certificates can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/recognised-vaccins-and-certificates/#vaccinationcertificates
Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from quarantine requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken not more than 180 days before departure. Recovered travelers will be administered a test on arrival.
Those visiting Belgium for a maximum of 48 hours are exempt from quarantine requirements.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken at least 11 days and no more than 180 days before departure.
Testing requirements do not apply to residents of Belgium.
For more details Federal Public Service, Belgium
A Covid Safe Ticket (EU Digital Certificate) as proof of vaccination, negative test result, or previous recovery may be required to access some establishments and to attend public events with more than 50 people. Visitors can apply for a COVID Safe Ticket at https://covidsafe.be/en
These restrictions may change at short notice as the situation develops. Further information on the current measures across Belgium, including additional restrictions for some regions, can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Exceptional travel
Exemptions to the border closure are in place for essential reasons, including travel for essential work, studies, or compelling family reasons. Travel for tourism is not permitted unless fully vaccinated.A full list of exemptions can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels-outside-eu-schengen/
If another country has been visited in the previous 14 days that is considered very high-risk, travelers are required to undergo quarantine for 10 days and undergo PCR testing on the first and seventh day of the quarantine period. The list of very high-risk countries and further information on the restrictions can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/countries-with-high-risk/
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, can enter without an essential reason and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and further testing will take place on arrival and on day 7. Foreign travelers must quarantine until the on-arrival test is confirmed negative.
The final dose of a vaccine authorized by the European Medicines Agency or Covishield must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Full details on accepted vaccine certificates can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/recognised-vaccins-and-certificates/#vaccinationcertificates
Digital COVID Certificate
Travelers may provide their COVID-19 certificate or passport as proof of vaccination on entry. EU Digital Certificates and NHS COVID Pass issued in England and Wales are currently accepted. Additionally, the EDC may be used for proof of a negative test result or previous recovery.Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to quarantine for 10 days on arrival. A PCR test will be administered on days 1 and 7, the quarantine period may be shortened if the second test is confirmed negative. If a positive result is confirmed, travelers must follow the instructions of health officials.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from quarantine requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken not more than 180 days before departure. Recovered travelers will be administered a test on arrival.
Those visiting Belgium for a maximum of 48 hours are exempt from quarantine requirements.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on arrival. Alternatively, a negative antigen test can be provided, taken within the previous 36 hours of arrival. The certificate must be in Dutch, English, French, or German.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken at least 11 days and no more than 180 days before departure.
Testing requirements do not apply to residents of Belgium.
Additional documents required
An online public health passenger locator form must be completed 48 hours before arrival. - Public health passenger locator formFor more details Federal Public Service, Belgium
Government measures
Due to a recent increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, restrictions have been reintroduced by the government to curb further outbreaks. Indoor mass events and private indoor gatherings, not including home visits, are prohibited until further notice. Self-testing is strongly encouraged when receiving guests at home. Public indoor events are currently limited to a maximum of 200 people. More restrictive or relaxed guidance may be in effect depending on the region you are visiting.A Covid Safe Ticket (EU Digital Certificate) as proof of vaccination, negative test result, or previous recovery may be required to access some establishments and to attend public events with more than 50 people. Visitors can apply for a COVID Safe Ticket at https://covidsafe.be/en
These restrictions may change at short notice as the situation develops. Further information on the current measures across Belgium, including additional restrictions for some regions, can be found at https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/
Use of masks
Face masks are required in indoor public areas, contact professions, and on public transportation.Public transport
Public transportation is operating as usual.Restaurants
Restaurants are open between the hours of 5 am until 11 pm for customers with a Covid Safe Ticket. Seating is limited to a maximum of 6 people per table or an entire household.Bars
Bars are open for customers between the hours of 5 am until 11 pm with a Covid Safe Ticket. Seating is limited to a maximum of 6 people per table or an entire household.Nightclubs
Nightclubs must remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.Shops
Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Testing on arrival
A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Belgium
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Destination Quarantine required
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational transport
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events Partially Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Belgium
From 27 June 2021, a household may receive up to eight people indoors at the same time. Children up to the age of 12 are not included in these limits.
Shops, hairdressers and beauty salons are open.
Restaurant, café and bar terraces are open. Tables are limited to four people (unless all people are from the same household group). Schools are open. Teleworking remains mandatory, although going into work one day per week is now allowed. There should never be more than 20% of employees present at the same time.
Museums, animal parks and swimming pools are open. Indoor cultural and other events can take place with a maximum of 200 people or 75% of room capacity (seated, wearing masks). Outdoor events can take place with a maximum of 400 people Places of worship are open and services can take place.. You must respect the rules on social distancing requirements at all times, including on public transport.
Shops, hairdressers and beauty salons are open.
Restaurant, café and bar terraces are open. Tables are limited to four people (unless all people are from the same household group). Schools are open. Teleworking remains mandatory, although going into work one day per week is now allowed. There should never be more than 20% of employees present at the same time.
Museums, animal parks and swimming pools are open. Indoor cultural and other events can take place with a maximum of 200 people or 75% of room capacity (seated, wearing masks). Outdoor events can take place with a maximum of 400 people Places of worship are open and services can take place.. You must respect the rules on social distancing requirements at all times, including on public transport.
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