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Visiting Belgium

Belgium is part of the European Union. Motorhomes are relatively common and you will find both paid and free camping areas. Must sees are: Brugge, Flanders Fields, and the Ardenes.

Entering Belgium with a Car or Motorbike

You can simply drive across a border, take a ferry from Britain, or ship into Zeebrugge or Antwerp.

Required Paperwork

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Belgium, application instructions and fees see: Belgium Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
Registration documents, identity, and vehicle insurance.

Process at border

Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

Cost of entry

Free.

Permitted length of stay

As no paperwork is completed on entry your vehicle is okay to stay as long as it is insured.

Extension of stay

Not necessary for vehicle.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

A vehicle can be stored on private property without problems.

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Belgium

Recommended books for Overlanding in Belgium

Lonely Planet Belgium & Luxembourg (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Belgium & Luxembourg (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Helena Smith, Andy Symington, Donna...
From $12.40 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
The Footprints Of Love John Of The Cross As Guide In T...
The Footprints Of Love John Of The Cross As Guide In T...
by H Blommestijn, J Huls
From $24.77 on Amazon

Travel insurance for Belgium

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements

Green card insurance is necessary.

Cost of vehicle insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road

Right.
RHD vehicles can be driven in Belgium.

Mandatory items in vehicle

Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, safety triangle and fluorescent vest.

Roads

General Road quality

The quality of the belgian road network is good. Roads are paved.
One way road can be common in some cities.

Common Speed limits :
50 km/h in cities (while some areas might have lower limits like 20 or 30 km/h)
70 or 90 km/h on undivided highway / single carriageway
120 km/h on highways

Road signs

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

For passenger cars / RV there are no tolls that apply.
Some cities have a Low Emissions zones and restrict access to their center. Older cars are not permitted unless they pay a fee. See [[1]] for details.

Bribery in Belgium

Bribery is virtually non existant in Belgium

Checkpoints

Police, military (or other) checkpoints should not be expected on belgian roads.

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas price in Belgium and Diesel price in Belgium

Last updated: Janary 2022

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Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.75 EUR per Liter[1]
Diesel €1.79 EUR per Liter[1]

Cheapests station in an area can be found on this page : [[2]]

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

Gas shortages are uncommon.
Gas stations are common and in any place you can probably find a gas station within 30 km. Most station provide unleaded gas, diesel and LPG/GPL.
Stations providing CNG are less common.

Gas and Diesel Quality

No issues with gas/diesel quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Belgium

There are many organized camping in the country.
Common facilities are showers, toilets, wash basin. Electricity and water hookups for RV are usually available as options.
Price vary depending on location, service levels, month, ... but can be expected between 15 and 30 EUR.

Wild camping is not allowed in Belgium. Some cities have zones where RV can spend the night, sometimes for free or for a fee.


Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

Tap water is safe to drink and of very good quality.

Navigation

Paper maps

Michelin are amoung the best paper maps. Paper maps are available in Belgium from Fuel Stations and Book stores.

Michelin Germany Deutschland, Benelux, Austria Osterre...
Michelin Germany Deutschland, Benelux, Austria Osterre...
by Michelin Reise-Verlag
From $click on Amazon
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
by National Geographic Maps - Reference
From $14.01 on Amazon
Michelin Netherlands: South Map 532 (maps/regional (mi...
Michelin Netherlands: South Map 532 (maps/regional (mi...
by Michelin
From $7.42 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Discover Europe (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Discover Europe (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Catherine Le Nevez, Alexis Averbuck...
From $15.40 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Belgium

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Belgium

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Belgium

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

  1. 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

Helpful External links

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