The U.S. Updated Its Travel Advisory for This Popular European Destination Citing Crime and Civil Unrest—What Travelers Should Know

US warns its travellers of crime and unrest in Belgium

The US has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, warning travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime and civil unrest, especially in tourist areas and during protests. Source

DOS Upgrades Security Advisory to Level 2 in Belgium Amid Rising Safety Concerns

Brussels - Image courtesy of Marianne Rixhon It’s been a wild year for state advisories. In 2026, the US Department of State has rolled out heightened security warnings for dozens of countries, from St. Lucia to Mexico. Last year was equally active in terms of warnings; the DOS even issued a warning for citizens to exercise ‘worldwide’ caution. But Belgium, a Western European nation and home to the European Union Parliament, was never likely to …

The U.S. Updated Its Travel Advisory for This Popular European Destination Citing Crime and Civil Unrest—What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. updated its travel advisory for Belgium, adding concerns about crime and civil unrest.

Level two: US State Department raises travel warning level for Belgium

The United States has raised its travel advisory for Belgium to level two, urging to "exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime, terrorism, and unrest".