BelgiumAntarctica

What authorisation is required for Belgium passport holders visiting Antarctica?

Special travel authorization

Antarctica does not operate a conventional immigration visa system.

Your expedition operator and the relevant national authority determine any notification, permit, or other authorization needed for the planned activity. Do not rely on a passport alone.

Source: Antarctic Treaty Secretariat: national competent authorities.

RequirementSpecial travel authorization

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

CapitalBrussels

RegionWestern Europe

Population11.9M

Area30,528 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman, French, Dutch

Calling code+32

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrussels (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBrussels Airport (BRU), 11 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,750 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.6M (2020)

Climate in Brussels

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Brussels, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	3°C	38mm	129h
February	9.8°C	4.2°C	140mm	140h
March	10.4°C	3.1°C	73mm	234h
April	17.6°C	6.2°C	16mm	341h
May	18.9°C	7.7°C	17mm	379h
June	21.6°C	12.8°C	68mm	356h
July	21.3°C	12.8°C	84mm	349h
August	25.4°C	16.2°C	47mm	364h
September	21.1°C	11.9°C	75mm	280h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	93mm	159h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	35mm	157h
December	7.5°C	3.2°C	79mm	108h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

A low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Belfries of Belgium and France
Béguinages in Flanders
Colonies of Benevolence
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Grand-Place
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta
Marktplein (Sint-Lievens-Houtem)

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 11, 2026Wapenstilstand

December 25, 2026Kerstdag

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