What are the current measures?
Current measures
The government has set rules to stop the spread of coronavirus. Follow these rules. This way, you will avoid becoming ill or making others ill. Thank you for following them. Together we’ll stop the coronavirus.
Please note: Some cities and towns have stricter rules. Check the website of the city or town.
Measures per region
- 1 Journeys
- 2 Work
- 3 Shops and catering sector
- 4 Social contact
- 5 Sports and leisure
- 6 Nurseries and schools
- 7 Frequently asked questions
Journeys
In Belgium
- You are allowed to move around freely.
- Do you use public transport (bus, tram or train)? It is recommended to wear a mouth-nose mask.
Travelling abroad
- Travel is permitted. More info on:
Do you have a question about journeys ?
- Go to:
- FPS Mobility for more information on road traffic, aviation, shipping or rail transport.
- FPS Foreign Affairs for travel advice.
- NMBS, STIB/MIVB for more information about the measures on public transport in Belgium
- consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Work
- Working from home is advised.
- Consult the guide of the FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue.
Do you have a question about employment?
- Go to:
- FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue for more information about the measures at work.
- VDAB, FOREM or Actiris for more information about applying for a job.
- FPS Finance, Social security for self-employed entrepreneurs or HUB Brussels for more information about support measures.
- consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Shops and catering industry
- All shops are open.
- When you enter the store disinfect your hands first.
- Markets are being organized.
- Night shops are open.
- Hairdressers and other non-medical contact professions, such as pedicure and beauty salons, are open.
Bars and restaurants
- Bars and restaurants are open.
Do you have a question about shops or the catering industry?
- Go to:
- consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Social contact
- You can have people over at home.
- Do this preferably outdoors.
- Take a self-test before inviting people over. You can buy a self-test in the pharmacy.
Do you have a question about social contact ?
- Consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Sports and leisure
- Events or shows can take place indoors and outdoors, for example theatre and concerts.
- Organized activities, such as a club or association, are allowed.
- Religious services are allowed.
Do you have a question about sports or culture?
- Go to:
- Sport Vlaanderen for more information about sports in Flanders
- L’Administration générale du Sport (ADEPS) for more information about sports in Wallonia and Brussels
- The website of the attraction or organisation for more information about the measures
- consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Nurseries and schools
- Day-care is open.
- Children can go to school. Your school will provide you with more information.
Do you have a question about nurseries or schools?
- Go to:
- Onderwijs Vlaanderen for more information about education in Flanders
- Enseignement.be for more information about education in Wallonia Brussels
- consult our frequently asked questions contact_support .
Frequently asked questions
Didn’t find an answer to your question?
Consult the information available on the websites of the competent authorities or call 0800 14 689.