Travel advice for Belgium.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Belgium.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

ATM Search

Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Euro EUR

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

Capital

Brussels

National language

Official language

Flemish and French

Language capabilities

Dutch, French and German

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00/10.00 - 18.00/19.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Valid ID card or passport expired less than 5 years for stays up to 3 months.

Health situation
  • L'acqua di rubinetto è perlopiù potabile.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license and vehicle registration accepted.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Regional consular center Benelux
Netherlands, The Hague, Lange Voorhout 42
Tel.: +31 70 364 28 31 / +31 70 364 28 32

Other information

Security

Malgrado l'aumento delle misure di sicurezza esiste sempre il rischio di attacchi terroristici.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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