Belgium Travel Risk Level
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Belgium faces a moderate risk from terrorism and civil unrest, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Government travel advisories
US State Department
Level 2
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to terrorism. Country Summary: There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other related activities in Belgium. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target: Tourist locations Transportation hubs (e.g. airports, train stations, mass transit) Markets and shopping malls Local government buildings Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship Parks Major sporting, music, and cultural events Schools Public areas Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Belgium. If you decide to travel to Belgium: Stay alert in tourist spots. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Belgium. Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
UK FCDO
Level 1
National strike action Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause disruption. General strikes took place on 31 March, 29 April,14 October, 26 November, 15 December 2025 and 12 March and 12 May 2026. Strike action may be announced at short notice. Monitor local news and check with your provider regarding potential delays and closures. Always check with your travel operator for the latest updates. Read more information about demonstrations and strikes on the Safety and security page . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
Active disaster alerts (GDACS)
flood · Magnitude 0
Green flood alert in Belgium
On 30/05/2026, a flood started in Belgium, lasting until 01/06/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:15:37 GMT · 2w ago
Health alerts (WHO)
No active WHO health alerts for Belgium at this time.
Global & regional health alerts (WHO)
Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.
Global · Mpox
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global · Mpox
2026-02-14T19:00:00Z
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to travel to Belgium?
Belgium is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Belgium?
The US State Department currently rates Belgium at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
What is the current UK FCDO advice for Belgium?
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Belgium. National strike action Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause disruption.