Before you buy travel insurance for your holiday to Belgium, there are a few things to think about:
- The cost of your trip – if you have to cancel, it’s important to know that you can get your money back
- The activities you’re likely to be doing – If you’re planning anything really extreme, we can offer you extra cover with our extreme sports travel insurance
- How much medical coverage you have – No one wants to think about getting ill or having an accident abroad but, unfortunately, it does happen
- And don’t forget to check the latest travel advice for Belgium from the FCDO
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What is covered with travel insurance to Belgium?
As standard, all of our travel insurance policies cover over 50 sports and activities and if you’re up to anything particularly adventurous, we have extreme sports cover as an add-on. We also consider all medical conditions and have no upper age limit, so get in touch today or simply get a quote online.
We also offer a range of benefits, some of which include:
- Medical expenses and hospital benefit
- Personal accident and liability
- Cancelling and cutting short your holiday
- Abandoning your trip
- Delayed departure
- Accommodation cover
- Personal belongings and baggage
- Personal money, passport and travel documents
- Legal expenses
To help you have the best holiday, we’ve put together some useful information that we think you’ll want to know before your trip to Belgium.
| Currency | Euro |
| Official language(s) | French, German, Dutch |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Brussels |
| Population | Approx. 11.4m |
| Plug type | Plug types C & E |
| Driving side | Right-hand side |
| Climate | Spring – March to May Summer – June to August Autumn – September to November Winter – December to February |
| Laws | Local laws and customs |
Do I need a visa for Belgium?
No – if you’re a British citizen travelling to Belgium with a valid passport then you won’t need to apply for a visa.
Healthcare in Belgium
British citizens should have their free EHIC or GHIC, which can be used in Belgium. This will cover any necessary treatments you may receive at public healthcare centres or hospitals on your trip. However, it’s important to remember to still have travel insurance to be able to cover the costs of any unexpected medical treatment the EHIC/GHIC might not cover, including repatriation costs. You can find more information about healthcare in Belgium here.
If you have pre-existing medical conditions you must declare these before you buy your policy to ensure you’re fully covered.
Medical & Emergency Assistance in Belgium
If something happens while you’re in Belgium and you need emergency treatment for an illness or injury, we’re here to help.
All travel insurance policyholders can contact our 24-hour medical assistance team.