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Contents
- 1 Visiting Belgium
- 2 Entering Belgium with a Car or Motorbike
- 3 Driving in Belgium
- 4 Gas price in Belgium and Diesel price in Belgium
- 5 Safety and Security Considerations
- 6 Camping in Belgium
- 7 Navigation
- 8 Special Overland Travel interests
- 9 Vehicle Maintenance
- 10 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Belgium
- 11 References
- 12 Helpful External links
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
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
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Belgium - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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.
Paper maps
Michelin are amoung the best paper maps. Paper maps are available in Belgium from Fuel Stations and Book stores.
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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
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
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.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Belgium: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Belgium - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Belgium travel guides at wikivoyage
- Belgium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
