Travel Information From Liberia to Belgium

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Belgium.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Belgium is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : French, German and Dutch

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Bonjour
Good morning = Bonjour
Good afternoon = Bon après-midi
Goodbye = Au revoir
Nice to meet you = Ravi de vous rencontrer

Conversational

How are you? = Comment vas-tu?
I am good thank you = Je vais bien, merci
What’s your name? = Quel est ton nom?
My name is … = Mon nom est …
Do you speak English? = Parlez vous anglais?
I don’t speak … = je ne parle pas…
How do you say… in … = Comment dit-on… en…
I don’t understand = je ne comprends pas

Basics

Yes = Oui
No = Non
Please = S'il vous plaît
Thank you = Merci
You’re welcome = Je vous en prie
Excuse me please (as a question) = Excusez moi s'il vous plait
Excuse me (as sorry) = Pardon
Wait = Attendre
Hurry up = Dépêche-toi
Go away = S'en aller
Let’s go to = Allons à
I want to go to … = Je veux aller à …
A little bit = Un peu
A lot = Beaucoup

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = As-tu? …
Not too spicy = Pas trop épicé
It was delicious = C'était délicieux
The bill, please = The bill, please
How much? = Combien?
Very expensive = Très cher
Can you reduce the price? = Pouvez-vous réduire le prix?
Please can I have a beer? = S'il vous plaît, puis-je avoir une bière ?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Go Right = aller à droite
Go Left = va à gauche
Go Straight = Allez tout droit
Stop here = Arrêtez ici

Places

Downtown = Centre ville
Street = Rue
Hotel = Hôtel
Museum = Musée
Mall = Centre commercial
Market = Marché
Hospital = Hôpital
Doctor = Docteur
Police = Police
Post office = Bureau de poste
Bank = Banque

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Quelle heure est-il?
Today = Aujourd'hui
Tomorrow = Demain
The day after tomorrow = Le surlendemain
Yesterday = Hier
When? = Lorsque?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Où sont les toilettes?
Help me, please = Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît
Call an ambulance = Appelle une ambulance
I don’t feel goo = je ne me sens pas bien

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According to Belgian law, you must have some form of identification with you at all times. Possession of drugs and trafficking in drugs are serious offences. It’s illegal to wear in public places (parks, buildings, public transport, on the street etc.) clothing that hides a person’s face largely or completely. People wearing such clothing (e.g. the burqa and niqab) risk a fine of up to €137.50 and/or detention for up to 7 days. There’s no exemption for tourists. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons.

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Brussels

Brussels is Belgium's quintessential capital city, full of Art Deco taverns, unique Flemish art, towering Gothic cathedrals, and quaint guild houses.

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Pickpockets

When planning your trip, keep in mind that serious crime is rare in Belgium, and while its biggest cities – Brussels and Antwerp – have had a reputation for being unsafe, even opportunistic petty crime has become less prevalent in both over the last few years. Still, you should exercise the same caution you would in any large city: pickpocketing and bag or phone snatching is not uncommon.
Bruges attracts huge numbers of tourists each year and its tight canal-fronted streets can get very crowded – watch for pickpockets when in tights spaces and on the main squares, as well as on the train there and back from Brussels. Similarly, in the historic centre of Ghent, although this city’s large student population make it feel more authentic as well as relaxed and safe.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Belgium is Roman Catholicism
• Don't snap your fingers to get someone's attention - it's taken as insult.
• Don't forget on a degree of formality when greeting. A brief handshake is typical among people who - Don't know each other. Once a relationship is developed, three kisses on the cheek may replace handshake - this is more kissing of the air near persons cheek, starting with left and alternating. Men never kiss other men, always shake hands.
• Don't hide your face largely or entirely - people wearing such clothing (e.g. the burqa and niqab) risk a fine. There's no exemption for tourists.
• Don't be late for the appointments - it demonstrates respect.
• Don't forget to wait for your host to tell you where to sit. Women take their seats before men.
• Don't leave food on the plate when finished - - Try to finish everything on the plate. Opposite may be seen as rude or wasteful.
• Don't be surprised by many cyclists in traffic - bicycling is very common and often use for transportation. - Don't block the bike lanes.
• Don't arrive empty-handed when invited to someone's home - bring flowers or good quality chocolate for the hostess.
• Don't give chrysanthemums (sign of death) and - Don't give even number of flowers or 13. Gifts are open when received.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Belgium?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Belgium. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Belgium

Healthcare of Belgium is ranked 23th in the world. The Belgian population enjoys good health and long life expectancy due to the population's good access to many high-quality health services.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.