Embassy of Italy in Brussels, Belgium; address Rue Joseph II 22-24, 1000, Bruxelles; phone +3226433850. Head of mission: Ms. Federica, Favi. Plus 6 other…
Head of mission: Ms. Federica, Favi, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Pier Attinio Forlano, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Carlo Tiribelli, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Armando Barillari, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Fabrizio Di Gianni, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Dominique Petta, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Caroline Vanwynsberghe, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Italy is a highly appealing destination for Belgian travelers, thanks to its rich history, culture, and iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence. With 8.6 million Belgians traveling abroad annually, a significant number are likely to choose Italy for their trips.
Italy is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Belgium. According to safety rankings, Italy is 34th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Belgium's ranking of 39th. In terms of overall safety, Italy ranks 33rd out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, while Belgium is ranked 16th, indicating that Belgium is perceived as safer overall. Regarding crime statistics, Italy has a lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Belgium's 1.1. However, the female murder rate is slightly higher in Italy at 0.4 compared to Belgium's 0.2. In terms of organized crime, Belgium generally has better indices than Italy, particularly in areas like mafia presence and state crime. Italy has a higher score for mafia groups (9.0) compared to Belgium (3.0) and also scores worse in state crime (6.5 for Italy vs. 2.0 for Belgium). Overall, while Italy has some safety concerns, particularly related to organized crime, it remains a popular and relatively safe destination for Belgian tourists.