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Belgian Embassy in Rome updates visa guidance and makes online ‘My Address in Belgium’ arrival form mandatory
Belgium’s embassy in Rome on 23 June 2026 raised the published Visa D fee to €250 and confirmed that all short-stay visitors must now use the digital “My Address in Belgium” platform to declare their presence within three days of arrival. The guidance also warns that Italian or Maltese residence permits under renewal do not authorise travel to Belgium. HR and mobility teams should update checklists accordingly and remind travellers that failure to complete the online declaration may attract fines.
Heatwave Forces SNCB to Cancel Peak-Hour ‘P’ Trains Across Belgium
From 22–26 June, SNCB will withdraw most rush-hour ‘P’ trains to protect equipment and free capacity as Belgium enters an unprecedented heatwave. Travellers should re-check timetables, avoid peak times and stay hydrated. Employers with mobile staff should consider flexible hours or remote work. The move underlines the wider climate-resilience gap in Belgian rail infrastructure.
Eindhoven Tower Failure Diverts Flights to Brussels Airport, Delaying Belgian Travellers
A control-tower malfunction closed Eindhoven Airport for several hours on 22 June, forcing multiple flights to divert to Brussels Airport and causing knock-on delays for Belgian passengers. The event spotlights the interdependence of Benelux airports and underscores the need for corporate travel policies that include multi-airport contingency planning.
EU Showcases Next-Gen Border Screening Tech at Geel Demonstration Day
At an EU-backed demo day in Geel (22 June) Belgian police and customs joined EU agencies to test AI-powered scanners, mobile drug-detectors and other Horizon-funded tools designed to speed up but tighten Schengen border checks. The showcase highlights Belgium’s growing role in EU smart-border projects and signals that more automated, data-driven controls are coming for travellers and shipments alike.
Thai Airways Upsizes Brussels-Bangkok Route With Boeing 787-9 Amid Corporate Demand Surge
Thai Airways has replaced its 787-8 with a 787-9 on the Brussels–Bangkok route, adding extra business-class and economy seats as well as more belly-hold cargo capacity. The move responds to rising Belgian corporate travel and freight demand to Thailand and offers travel managers new seat availability and potential fare savings.
Record-Breaking Heatwave Triggers National Travel Advisories and Corporate Duty-Of-Care Alerts in Belgium
Belgium has activated its national heat-plan as temperatures near 39 °C, issuing travel and workplace advisories that affect rail, bus and potentially airport operations. Employers must update duty-of-care measures for travelling staff, while transport providers roll out contingency steps such as train cancellations and cooling stations.