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#CARD:Belgium:Travel\Consular Information
Belgium - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Belgium is a highly developed and stable democracy
with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not required of
American citizens for business or tourist stays up to 90 days. For further
information concerning entry requirements for Belgium, travelers can contact
the Embassy of Belgium at 3330 Garfield Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20008,
tel (202) 333-6900, or the nearest Consulate General in Atlanta, Chicago,
Los Angeles, or New York.
Medical Information: Medical facilities are widely available. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have
found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information on specific health
matters is available through the Center for Disease Control's hotline for
international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Belgium has a relatively low crime rate in most regions.
However, U.S. citizens visiting major cities can become targets for
pickpockets and purse snatchers. Areas around train stations in both
Brussels and Antwerp and the Rogier and De Brouker metro stations in
Brussels have a higher instance of crime than do other areas within these
cities.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. U.S.
citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip
Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-free journey. The pamphlet is
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. In Belgium, the penalties for possession, use, or
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Belgium.
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is located at
27 Boulevard du Regent, telephone (32-2) 513-3830.
No. 93-065
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet issued October 7, 1992, to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD