Belgium Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Belgium
112
General Emergency
101
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Brussels
Currency
EUR (€)
Official Language
Dutch, French, German
Country Code
+32
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Belgium
Urban / City
50 km/h (often 30 km/h in Brussels)
Rural
70 km/h (Flanders) / 90 km/h (Wallonia)
Highway
120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Toll-free for cars, except for the Liefkenshoek tunnel in Antwerp.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: Service is included in the price. For good service, round up the amount or leave 5-10%.
- DO Try Belgian chocolate, waffles, and the diverse selection of beer.
- DON'T Avoid stereotyping the country into Flanders and Wallonia.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type E (230V, 50Hz). Adapters for Schuko plugs are often not needed as they are compatible.
Tap Water: Tap water is perfectly safe to drink throughout the country.
Insider Tip: French fries were most likely invented in Belgium. Try them at a traditional 'Fritkot' (fries stand).
