🇧🇪 Travel facts Belgium
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Belgium — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Language | Dutch, French, German |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | about 1 hour |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/E · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Belgium?
A national ID card is sufficient — Belgium is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Belgium?
Service is usually included; 5–10% is appreciated if satisfied.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Belgium?
No adapter needed — Type C / E (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Belgium?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
What can I bring back from Belgium to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Does my mobile phone work in Belgium?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charge (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Belgium?
Euro; card payment (including debit) is widely accepted.
What should I know about health in Belgium?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Belgium travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
