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Visa Information

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  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Belgium
  • A passport is required to enter Belgium
  • Masks are not required in public
  • Visitor visa

Port Restrictions

  • GENERAL
    • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?*
      • Berthing is subject to approval after Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) is received, which needs to be provided by the master 24 hours prior to berthing.
    • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
      • Crew change permitted?
        • Yes, but subject to the following conditions.
          • Crew changes must be made as quickly as possible to avoid delay of the seagoing vessel and to limit the length of stay on Belgian territory.
          • Each crew member who are going to board in Belgium must, prior to departure, have
            • All necessary and valid travel documents;
              • a valid negative Covid-19 PCR test of maximum 72 hours old before arrival in Belgium, if coming from a red or orange zone;
            • A certificate or a declaration on honor of 7 days of quarantine in the home country.
          • The shipowner or the ship agent responsible for the crew change should send the following information to saniport.zeehavens@health.fgov.be prior to the arrival of the new crew
            • The list of all crew members who will board in Belgium, as well as the means of...

Flight Restrictions

  • COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 23 May 2022.

Agency Costs

  • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 60 per pax
  • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 50 per pax
  • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
  • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 90
  • Meet & Greet: USD 180

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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