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.