Brussels, Belgium

What to wear in Brussels, Belgium

Summer tends to be more casual than winter, even for upscale evening activities. Pack your favorite tidy sightseeing clothes, something elegant for the opera or what have you, and a sturdy pair of walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.

Spoken language in Brussels, Belgium

French, Flemish, and German, to a much lesser degree, are the official languages. Many Belgians speak fluent English, and most speak at least a little.

Electricity in Brussels, Belgium

The current runs on 220 volts AC/50 cycles, with 2-prong round pin plugs, so American-made appliances need adapters.

Customs information for Brussels, Belgium visitors

We strongly suggest that you verify with a consulate for the most current and complete rendering of the information outlined below.

Entry

All US citizens, even infants, need a valid passport to enter Belgium for stays of up to 90 days. You are not required to have a visa to visit Belgium for pleasure or business trips not exceeding three months.

Belgium Customs

The duty-free allowance for US citizens includes 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of liquor with alcohol content of over 22% (whiskey, cognac, gin, etc) or 2 liters with alcohol of less than 22% (champagne, sherry, aperitifs, etc), 2 liters of wine (non-sparkling), 250ml of eau de toilette or 250ml of eau de parfum or 250ml after-shave, 50 grams of perfume, 1 still camera with 12 rolls of film, and 1 movie camera with 6 rolls of film.

US Customs

Your duty-free exemption is $800 if you are a returning US resident and the items you acquired abroad accompany you. This duty-free exemption may include 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes (Cuban tobacco products are prohibited), and 1 liter of wine, beer, or liquor if you are at least 21 years old.

US Embassy

Regentlaan 27, Boulevard du Régent, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium, phone 32-2-508-2111, fax 32-2-511-2725.

Advising for Brussels, Belgium visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Identification

Belgian law requires you to have BF$500 as well as identification on you at all times.

Alcohol

You must be 16 years of age to drink liquor.