This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN BELGIUM
Avenue d'Auderghem 10
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: (+32) 2 287 62 11
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-brussels
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 100 |
| Fire | 100 |
| Police | 101 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Brussels |
| Language | Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1% |
| Currency | Euro |
| Phone Code | +32 |
| Internet Code | .be |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type C and Type E |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Roman Catholic 75%, other (includes Protestant) 25% |
| Significant Dates | May 8 - Victory Day July 21 - Belgium National Day |
