Travel Information From Belgium to United States

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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

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the United States.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the United States.

Rabies

Vaccine recommended for long-term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals.

Your passport should have 6 Months validity beyond the planned stay

Local Phrases Language : English

Local Phrases :

• Washington DC: +12023336900
• Washington DC emergencies only: +12023526428
• Atlanta emergency number outside opening hours: +14042719669
• Atlanta: +14046592150
• Atlanta: +14046598474
• Los Angeles emergency number outside opening hours: +12132479305
• Los Angeles: +13238571244
• Los Angeles: +13239362564
• New York: +12125865110
• New York emergency number outside opening hours: +19175973410
• New York: +12123786300
• Austin: +15125713125
• Baltimore: +14108630255
• Baltimore: +14108631377
• Boston: +18572592070
• Chicago: +17733426884
• Cincinnati: +15133526658
• Cincinnati: +15132414771
• Columbia: +18034220161
• Denver: +13035147187
• Greenwich: +12036296500
• Honolulu: +18085333999
• Honolulu: +18085330144
• Houston: +17704024988
• Kansas City: +18168985147
• Kansas City: +19133875525
• Kansas City: +19133875526
• Las Vegas: +17024877422
• Louisville: +15024593648
• Louisville: +15025848583
• Louisville: +15025841826
• Miami: +13053189788
• Miami: +13056000982
• Milwaukee: +14148476154
• Moline: +13097210830
• Moline: +15635084705
• New Orleans: +15045850151
• New Orleans: +15045660210
• Norfolk: +17572708275
• Norfolk: +17574911845
• Philadelphia: +12159635092
• Phoenix: +16028523442
• Phoenix: +16028083953
• Pittsburgh: +14122792121
• Pittsburgh: +14122796426
• Portland: +15038037534
• Raleigh: +19195764210
• Saint Louis: +131461663473
• Saint Paul: +16128348855
• Salt Lake City: +18015413885
• San Francisco: +14152954850
• San Francisco: +14153584422
• Seattle: +12067719114

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Laws vary from state to state. When you are physically present in a state, even temporarily, you are subject to that state’s laws. You must carry a passport showing that you have leave to enter or remain with you at all times. The US is an extremely diverse society and attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people differ hugely across the country. Under US federal law, the legal age for buying and drinking alcohol is 21 years. Some states have different laws. If you are under 21 years of age, check the relevant state laws before drinking or attempting to buy alcohol. Possession or trafficking of a controlled substance in the USA can carry a severe prison sentence and/or fine. Check with each state you are intending to visit to make sure you comply with the personal possession and consumption laws of controlled substances within those states.

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Washington, DC

Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.

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Street crime

When thinking of the United States, bustling big cities and towns come to mind. Whether it's New York on the east coast or Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle on the west coast, people head to the cities to experience different cultures, food and communities across America.

Like any big city, there are places where travelers need to take care at night or during the day; whether it's securing your belongings and being aware of your surroundings as you walk in crowded areas, or avoiding known high risk areas where gang crime may occur.

Gun crime

The United States has a high level of gun possession and unfortunately that comes with gun-related crime – both non-fatal and fatal incidents frequenting news reports on a daily basis. It seems no part of the country has avoided gun-related crime, however it's not limited to mass shootings.

On average, the US has a gun homicide rate 6x higher than Canada and 7x higher than Sweden, with nearly 40,000 people killed in incidents involving firearms in 2017. But what is the real risk to travelers?

Terrorism

Terrorism has now become a global issue and no country is immune. Since 9/11, there have been several terror-related incidents in cities across the United States, including places where international visitors may frequent. This may cause travelers to question whether they should travel to the US or not.

Wherever you travel in the United States, it's important to keep yourself informed via local news reports and government advisories. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded locations such as popular attractions, monuments, shopping malls, protests, on transport and places of worship. But don't be paranoid.

Transit crime

Whether it's by hire car, taxi, campervan, train, bus or plane, there are multiple ways to get from A to B in the United States. If you ever need directions, friendly locals will be more than happy to assist you to find your way around.

In cities like New York, L.A and Washington DC, public transport reigns and is a cheap way to get around. Visitors do need to take care when traveling at night and on busy, packed peak hour services which can be tempting for pickpockets. For nomads wanting to road trip across country, a bit of preparation can go along way to help make sure your trip is a safe one, rather than breaking down in the middle of nowhere, with help miles away.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in United States of America is Christianity.
• Don't give white lilies as gift and don't give presents with the company logo, as it's obliged for advertising.
• Don't forget to greet children - Americans treat children equal to adults.
• Don't get out of your vehicle if you are pulled by the police in America. It can be seen as aggressive and could land you in trouble.
• Don't start to eat until the hostess starts or ask to start a meal.
• Don't drink or visibly transport alcohol in public.
• Don't block the sidewalks - they are like highways in New York. Never stop in the middle of one.
• Don't forget the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastal regions lasts from June to November.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to United States of America?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to United States. 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 United States of America

The United States Minor Outlying Islands (USMOI) are a collection of remote islands and atolls in the Pacific Ocean, and there is very little tourism or human activity on most of these islands. As a result, crime risks are generally low, but visitors should still take basic precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. Overall, crime risks are generally low in the USMOI due to their remote and isolated location. However, visitors should take basic precautions to protect themselves and be aware of the unique risks associated with visiting these remote islands.

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.