Country Brief
Belgium
First European country to decriminalise. Workers have employment rights and social security access.
Legal model
Decriminalised (since 2022)
Risk level
Low
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Dutch, French, German; English in cities
Emergency
112 (universal); 101 police, 100 medical
AOC / SW min
16 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
EUR 50
Typical
EUR 100–200
Premium
EUR 350+
Key Areas
- Antwerp — Schipperskwartier window district; Belgium's biggest scene
- Brussels — Rue d'Aerschot (Schaerbeek) windows; Quartier Nord
- Liège — small but established scene
- Highway bars on Belgian-Luxembourg border catering to commuters
Top Safety Notes
- Antwerp Schipperskwartier is well-policed and well-lit; relatively safe.
- No photography near any window district.
- Card payment increasingly common; EUR cash still primary.
Essential Phrases
| Hello | Hallo / Bonjour | |
| Thank you | Bedankt / Merci | |
| How much? | Hoeveel? / Combien? |
Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/belgium.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/belgium/brief — verified April 2026