Embassy of Belgium in Warsaw, Poland; address Ulica Senatorska, 34, 00-095, Warszawa; phone +48602298918. Plus 6 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Stanisław Wroński, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Janusz Jarosiński, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Phillipe de Brouwer, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Wirginia M. Gostomczyk, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Jan Spilliaert, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Belgium is an appealing destination for Polish visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, architectural wonders, and vibrant cities like Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. With 6.2 million Poles traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Belgium an attractive choice for their travels.
Belgium presents a mixed safety profile for tourists coming from Poland. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Belgium ranks 39th out of 40 countries, significantly lower than Poland, which ranks 20th. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Belgium is ranked 16th out of 160 countries, indicating it is generally considered safe, and is safer than Poland, which ranks 32nd. In terms of crime statistics, Belgium has a higher murder rate at 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to Poland's 0.7. However, female murders are lower in Belgium at 0.2 compared to 0.4 in Poland. Regarding organized crime, Poland generally scores better than Belgium in various categories, including mafia presence and state crime. However, Belgium has higher scores in areas like cocaine trade and human smuggling. Overall, while Belgium has some safety concerns, particularly at night, it is still regarded as a safe destination overall, especially in comparison to Poland in terms of broader peace metrics. Tourists should remain vigilant, especially in urban areas.