Travel documents

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What should I know before travelling to or from the UK?

There is an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on a new cooperation from 1 January 2021. As EU-citizen, you can travel to the United Kingdom with your identity card until 31…

Updated 1 week ago by FlorenceVanStaey

What happens if my ID card or passport has expired?

As travel documents have an expiry date, it is important to check their validity before travelling. Some countries require your passport or ID card to be valid for another 6 months upon arrival. Make…

Updated 1 year ago

What is an East Africa Tourist visa?

Off to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda? These East African destinations offer a joint tourist visa which can be obtained from any of the three countries’ embassies. The East Africa Tourist visa saves you bo…

Updated 2 years ago

Which documents are required if my child is travelling alone?

If your child is travelling alone as an unaccompanied minor, make sure that he/she has an ID card with a photo or a passport with a visa and health certification, if required. You also need to add a…

Updated 2 years ago

Which documents are required for animals?

When travelling with your pet, please make sure that you're in possession of: export, import or transit permits;. health and/or vaccination certificates;. animal ID. Some countries require additional…

Updated 2 years ago

How do I know if I need a visa to travel?

Depending on your destination, a travel visa may be required to enter the country, in addition to a valid passport. Ask your embassy or consulate or visit this website to find out if you need a visa.

Updated 2 years ago

What is a conformity check?

Belgian law requires Brussels Airlines to perform a conformity check between the name on your boarding pass and the name on your ID card or passport. Conformity checks will be performed on all flight…

Updated 2 years ago

Do I need to print my boarding pass?

In general, you don't need to print your boarding pass. However, you do need to bring a hard copy of your boarding pass for flights from Morocco and Russia.

Updated 2 years ago

Which documents are required if my children are travelling with me?

Travel documents vary, depending on the regulations of the country you're travelling to and from. Make sure that you have all the required documents before arriving at the airport. Children of Europe…

Updated 2 years ago

Do I need an ESTA/ETA if I’m only transiting through the US/Canada?

Yes. If you transit through or make a stopover in the US or Canada, you still need to request an ESTA/ETA or both if you are transiting through both countries.

Updated 2 years ago

What is an ETA?

If you're travelling to Canada, you must request an ETA (officially known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter the country. You also need an ETA, even if you only intend to transit via Can…

Updated 2 years ago

What is an ESTA?

If you're travelling to the United States, you must request an ESTA (officially known as an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) to enter the country. You also need an ESTA even if you only in…

Updated 2 years ago

Which documents do I need to travel?

The documents you need depend on the country you're visiting and your country of origin. In any event, you must travel with a valid ID card or passport (driving licences and other documents like heal…

Updated 2 years ago

Which documents do I need if I’m pregnant?

After the 28th week of pregnancy, pregnant travellers are advised to travel with a letter from a doctor which includes the following: confirmation that the pregnancy is progressing without complicati…

Updated 2 years ago

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