Embassy of Belgium in Canberra, Australia; address 19, Arkana Street Yarralumla, 2600, Yarralumla; phone +61262732501. Plus 7 other missions.
Also accredited to: New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, NC, PF, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
Head of mission: Ms. Eva Pedersen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Gunther de Graeve, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 28 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Tony Morgan, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 28 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Paul de Moor, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Pierre Van Osselaer, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Peter Roaen, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Jason Collins, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Belgium is an appealing destination for Australian visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and modern attractions. The country's historical significance, stunning architecture, and charming cities like Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp contribute to its allure. With around 300,000 Australians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Belgium an intriguing place to explore.
Belgium is generally safe for tourists from Australia, with some considerations. According to the Global Peace Index, Belgium ranks 16th out of 160 countries, indicating it is one of the safest nations globally, similar to Australia's rank of 19th. However, Belgium ranks 39th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which may raise concerns for some travelers. In terms of crime statistics, Belgium has a murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Australia's lower rate of 0.7. However, female murder rates are lower in Belgium at 0.2 compared to 0.4 in Australia. Regarding organized crime, Belgium scores better in areas like mafia presence and general crime networks, but it faces challenges with human trafficking and drug trade, scoring higher than Australia in those categories. Overall, while Belgium has some safety concerns, it remains a safe destination for tourists, comparable to Australia in many respects. Travelers should exercise standard precautions as they would in any foreign country.