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Travelban, new rules and unexpected flying restrictions:

Latest country restrictions:

Total doses
given
143.8M
People fully
vaccinated
48M
% Fully
vaccinated
81.26%
Public Place:
15/06/2022: face masks are now only required on public transport and in hospitals and care facilities.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
3M
People fully
vaccinated
-
% Fully
vaccinated
-
Public Place:
Decision on the re-mandatory use of protective masks. Protective masks mandatory in enclosed public spaces and in public passenger transport; 19/09/2020: The use of a protective mask or other appropriate forms of protection of the oral and nasal area of the face when moving and staying in all closed public places or spaces as well as when moving and staying in open public places or spaces; if it is not possible to provide a distance of at least 2 meters. Exceptions: a) persons included in educational programs in institutions up to and including the 6th grade of primary school b)...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Airline Updates:
Lufthansa ground staff agree pay deal after strike.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
1.4M
People fully
vaccinated
462.6K
% Fully
vaccinated
71.43%
Public Place:
11/03/2022: mask wearing is now only mandatory in public transport and in structures for the elderly and other care structures.; 9/06/2022: face masks are only compulsory in care facilities.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Movement Restrictions:
Upon return from a red zone; it is mandatory to quarantine and get tested. In addition to the mandatory negative test result prior to departure; the Consultative Committee would like every non-resident travelling to Belgium to be tested again upon arrival. This can be done with a PCR test or a rapid antigen test. Upon arrival in Belgium; the duration of quarantine remains ten days. This period may be reduced to a minimum of seven days on condition of a negative test result; where the test was taken; at the earliest; seven days after exposure; 27/06/2021: the Passenger Tracking Form...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Airline Updates:
Brussels Airlines posts loss of €89 million in first half of 2022 but remains hopeful for its future.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Vaccination:
Compulsory for anyone not residing in Belgium to present a Digital Covid Certificate upon entry; i.e. a valid vaccination certificate. Exceptions apply (stays of less than 48 hours). No test obligation for anyone who enters the country (resident and non-resident) with a certificate. For Belgian residents without a certificate travelling from a dark red country or a third country not on the white list of Europe should undergo a rapid antigen (RAT) or a PCR test on day 1 after their arrival. For people from countries or regions with circulation of a new variant Concern (VOC) strict testing rules remain...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Vaccination:
Compulsory for anyone not residing in Belgium to present a Digital Covid Certificate upon entry; i.e. a recent test. Exceptions apply (stays of less than 48 hours). No test obligation for anyone who enters the country (resident and non-resident) with a certificate. For Belgian residents without a certificate travelling from a dark red country or a third country not on the white list of Europe should undergo a rapid antigen (RAT) or a PCR test on day 1 after their arrival. For people from countries or regions with circulation of a new variant Concern (VOC) strict testing rules remain unchanged.;...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
20.4M
People fully
vaccinated
6.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.75%
Other:
Companies with more than 51 employees are obliged to follow a mandatory prevention concept.; 5/3/2022: restrictions lifted.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
15.3M
People fully
vaccinated
6.5M
% Fully
vaccinated
14.43%
Airline Updates:
Air Algérie to fly between Algiers to Bale-Mulhouse, from 01NOV22.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): LFT
Total doses
given
20.3M
People fully
vaccinated
7.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
39.83%
Airline Updates:
United Airlines will have flights between Houston and Newark to Guatemala with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from 31OCT22.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Public Place:
22/12/2021: The consultative committee recommends the use of FFP2 respirators for vulnerable persons.;
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Airline Updates:
Lufthansa limits ticket sales in Q3 amid travel chaos.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Vaccination:
Compulsory for anyone not residing in Belgium to present a Digital Covid Certificate upon entry; i.e. a recovery certificate. Exceptions apply (stays of less than 48 hours). No test obligation for anyone who enters the country (resident and non-resident) with a certificate. For Belgian residents without a certificate travelling from a dark red country or a third country not on the white list of Europe should undergo a rapid antigen (RAT) or a PCR test on day 1 after their arrival. For people from countries or regions with circulation of a new variant Concern (VOC) strict testing rules remain unchanged.;...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
29.6M
People fully
vaccinated
9.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
78.66%
Quarantine:
Contact tracing is conducted by dedicate CT teams. High risk close contacts - 7 day quarantine with test performed day 5. If negative; can leave quarantine on day seven. Low risk close contacts - wear face mask whenever outside household and when meeting people (may still go to work and school); keep a 1.5 m distance for everyone for 14 days; wash hands thoroughly and often; contact your doctor/healthcare system if symptoms develop. Have set up maximum capacity for manual Contact Tracing for all confirmed cases. Have opted not to use mobile app technology (low public acceptability); 17/03/2022: strongly recommended...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None