CURRENCY
The currency used in Brussels is the Euro. Brussels is the capital of Belgium. If you are traveling to Brussels, you will need to exchange your currency for the Belgian Euro. You may exchange your money for the Euro at most Brussels banks or at specialized stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus.
POWER OUTLETS
MEDICATIONS
TRAIN TRAVEL
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT
VISA AND ENTRY
Normally a foreign visitor should apply for a Brussels’ Visa to enter Belgium.
U.S. citizens don’t need to obtain a Belgium visa when traveling to Belgium for up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes. However, US nationals are required to hold a US passport, which should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of their stay in Belgium.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Inner-city Brussels public transport uses unified ticketing system so you can use the same ticket for bus, metro, tram or a combination. The simplest way is to buy a single-fare ticket as you enter the vehicle. This costs €2,50.
• Bus. The national government wants all buses in public transport to be clean and economical by 2020. …
• Tram. There are trams in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. …
• Underground (Metro) Of the four large cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam and Rotterdam have an underground line. …
• Regional taxi. …
• Light rail. …
• Train.