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Belgium
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEUROPE
Belgium is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Cannabis possession legal for adults (3g+) but public smoking illegal. Confusing laws.
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- Possession of up to 3g of cannabis carries the lowest enforcement priority, but it is not legal — police can still seize and fine.
- Belgian beer strength is real — many supermarket Trappists exceed 9% ABV, and DUI thresholds are 0.5g/L (0.2 for new drivers).
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Drug enforcement priority differs between Brussels, Flanders, and Wallonia, with Antwerp running active port-related stop-and-search operations.
- Sunday-trading and noise rules vary by commune, and Brussels' Pentagon zone enforces stricter quiet hours than the suburbs.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.