Travel Safety Index
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Belgium

Europe

Higher risk than 10% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

45
Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

21
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, transport reliability, natural disasters.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 42, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 29, Scams 23πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5142
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3829
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4023
πŸ₯Health
Europe avg: 1818
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2412
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Europe avg: 187

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 5/22/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Belgium

Is Belgium safe to travel to?
Belgium has a practical risk score of 21/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Belgium?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Belgium are: civil unrest, transport reliability, natural disasters. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Belgium?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Belgium is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Belgium?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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