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Travel advice
You can read the travel advice for the UK on the general website of the FPS Foreign Affairs (in Dutch and in French).
ETA
If you’re travelling on or after 2 April 2025, you’ll need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
- What is an ETA?
An ETA is not a visa, but an advance authorisation that must be applied for online.
- Who needs an ETA?
All Belgian travellers for short stays (maximum 6 months)
Not required for those with a visa or residence permit (Settled or Pre-Settled Status) in the UK, or British citizenship.
- How do I apply for an ETA?
The application can easily be made online through the official GOV.UK website and costs £16. We recommend applying for the ETA well in advance of your trip. Please be wary of fraudulent third-party websites that offer services to apply for your ETA. These services often come at an extra cost
Please note that we have no control over the ETA procedure, which is managed solely by the UK authorities.
In case of suspected fraud, you can verify if you hold a valid ETA by using the Electronic Travel Authorisation Webchat.
Belgians in need
Belgium is represented abroad by more than 100 embassies and consulates-general. The embassy's area of jurisdiction may extend to neighbouring countries where there is no representation. Embassies and consulates do not fulfil a purely diplomatic mission but also act as a 'public service' for Belgians abroad. To some extent, they can provide assistance to Belgians in difficulty. In addition, there are numerous honorary consulates which, however, have fewer powers. They are not always of Belgian nationality, nor do they always speak Belgium's official languages. Read more in Dutch and in French.
Contact details for Belgians in need
Emergency telephone assistance for Belgians outside office hours
