Antwerp, Belgium
Travel & Destination
Information
Antwerp is a vibrant Belgian port city on the River Scheldt, famous as the "diamond capital of the world," a center for avant-garde fashion, and home to stunning Gothic architecture like the Cathedral of Our Lady, blending rich history with modern innovation and a thriving arts scene, particularly known for its link to Peter Paul Rubens and its major European port
Travel Information Antwerp
Travel & Visa Information below is general inforamtion travelling to Antwerp. Please contact your nearest consulate for specific travel inforamtion pertaining specifically to you.
Visa Information
Entry Requirements: EU/EEA citizens need a valid passport or ID card. Many non-EU citizens (including Australia, US, Canada) do not need a visa for up to 90 days, but will need to comply with the new EES system from late 2025 and ETIAS authorisation from late 2026.
Visa Types: Short-stay (Schengen, Type C) for up to 90 days, and Long-stay (Type D) for over 90 days, often processed through VFS Global.
Useful Tips
Here are some useful tips and information about Belgium
Power sockets and Plugs
Voltage: 230V
Frequency: 50Hz
Sockets: Type E
Currency
Euro (€)
Expected Weather
In May, Antwerp experiences pleasant, mild spring weather, making it an excellent time for visiting. Temperatures are generally moderate, with highs typically reaching around 18°C to 19°C (64°F - 67°F) during the day and falling to about 8°C to 10°C (46°F - 51°F) at night.
Getting to Antwerp
Although there is an internatioanl airport in Antwerp, it is small and mainly designated for rural and private flights. Suggested route is via Brussels, then catching a train to Antwerp.
There are direct trains from Paris, London and Amsterdam as an alternate option..
Air Travel
Primary Airport: Brussels Airport (BRU)
Alternative Airports: Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
Rail Travel
Brussels Airport: Trains run directly to Antwerp Central (Antwerpen-Centraal) twice hourly and takes about 30 minutes.
Amsterdam Schiphol: Multiple train options are available, taking from 1 - 2.5 hours.
London/Paris: Direct trains are available to Antwerp
