Up to Five-Hour Queues at Brussels Airport as EU Entry/Exit System Strains Border Control
Belgian Federal Bill on Student Visas Sparks Fears of Deterring Talent
New EU Entry/Exit System Triggers Five-Hour Queues for Non-EU Travellers at Brussels Airport
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Belgium Introduces Tamper-Proof Registration Certificates for Residency Applicants
Belgium has replaced its paper registration certificate for residence applicants with a secure, chip-enabled card linked to a central database. The move is designed to combat document fraud, give authorities real-time visibility and reduce administrative workload, while employers will need to update right-to-work checks.
Belgium Convenes National Security Council to Tackle ‘Hybrid’ Threats Against Transport and Border Hubs
Belgium will hold an urgent National Security Council meeting on 2 October to adopt a strategy against hybrid threats such as drone or cyber attacks on airports and ports. The outcome could introduce new security checks that affect passenger flows and supply chains, so businesses are preparing contingency plans.
28 September Protest to Disrupt Key Tram and Bus Lines in Central Brussels
STIB warns that a protest marching through central Brussels on 30 September will divert trams 92/93 and buses 29, 38, 63, 65, 66, 71 and 89 from 12:00–15:00. Business travellers and commuters to EU and corporate offices should switch to unaffected metro lines or allow extra journey time.
Five-Hour Passport Queues at Brussels Airport Highlight Ongoing EES Growing Pains
Non-EU passengers arriving in Brussels on 28 September faced passport-control waits of up to five hours after repeated IT failures in the EU’s new Entry/Exit System. The incident raises fresh doubts about the readiness of Europe’s biometric border regime and creates immediate operational headaches for airlines and employers reliant on smooth mobility through Belgium.
Belgium introduces fraud-proof registration certificate for residence applicants
From 28 September 2026, Belgium began issuing a digitally-secured registration certificate to residence applicants, replacing the easily forged orange paper. The new card carries advanced security features, a unique serial number and is recorded in a central database accessible to police and immigration authorities, making fraud and identity theft harder. Employers and banks will be able to verify authenticity in real time, streamlining compliance for foreign workers.
Belgium Introduces Fraud-Proof Registration Certificates for Residence Applicants
From 28 September, residence applicants in Belgium will receive a tamper-resistant plastic registration card linked to a national database, replacing the easily forged orange paper certificate. The upgrade streamlines checks for employers and authorities while tightening defences against document fraud.
Border-control checks cause Eurostar delays at Brussels-Midi
Enhanced EU border checks and traffic congestion caused a string of Eurostar delays at Brussels-Midi on 28 September 2026. The operator urged passengers to allow extra time and keep travel documents ready, as ticket gates still close 30 minutes before departure. Corporate travellers and couriers should expect potential knock-on delays on services to London, Paris and Amsterdam.
Connecting Europe Days 2026 Opens in Brussels, Putting Mobility at the Heart of EU Competitiveness
The four-day Connecting Europe Days 2026 opened in Brussels on 28 September, gathering EU leaders and industry to finalise key transport and mobility projects. Decisions taken this week on rail, aviation and funding will shape how quickly people and goods can move across Belgium and the wider single market.
EU ‘Connecting Europe Days 2026’ opens in Brussels, spotlighting seamless mobility
The European Commission opened Connecting Europe Days 2026 in Brussels on 28 September, gathering transport ministers, defence officials and business leaders to advance plans for a seamless, resilient EU transport network. Debates on high-speed rail, digital passenger rights and military mobility will influence the future framework for business travel and logistics across Europe.
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit to Broadcast Live from Brussels on 29 September
Euronews has confirmed that its one-day Travel & Tourism Summit will be streamed live from Brussels on 29 September, featuring political and industry leaders discussing sustainability, overtourism and connectivity. The broadcast provides Belgian travel stakeholders with free, real-time access to high-level insights.
LiveToTravel Roadshow Kicks Off in Beveren, Offering Hands-On Product Training for Flemish Agents
LiveToTravel’s travelling mini-fair opened in Beveren on 28 September, giving Flemish travel agents hands-on product training and direct networking with global suppliers. The format underlines Belgium’s appetite for more specialised, experience-driven travel offerings.