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China Extends Visa-Free Entry for Belgian Travellers Until 31 December 2026
China has prolonged its 30-day visa-free entry scheme for Belgium and 45 other countries until 31 December 2026. The decision removes visa fees and paperwork for short-term Belgian business and leisure trips, offering cost and time savings but still requiring careful monitoring of 30-day stays and tax exposure. The move is expected to boost passenger traffic on Brussels–China routes and simplify last-minute corporate travel planning.
Wave of November Transport Strikes to Hit Belgium’s Air, Rail and Metro Networks
Union-led strikes scheduled for 24-26 November will simultaneously disrupt Belgian airports, inter-city rail and Brussels’ metro system. Airlines have begun cancelling flights, public-transport operators warn of skeleton services, and corporates are activating contingency plans. The multi-sector stoppage, part of a wider European protest wave, threatens to delay freight flows and business travel during a peak commercial period.
Belgian Airport Drone Shutdowns Prompt UK Aviation Chief’s Warning of ‘Inevitable’ Attacks
A 11 November DroneXL report quotes the UK aviation regulator warning that organised drone attacks on airports are ‘inevitable’ after recent shutdowns in Brussels and Liège. Belgium’s request for UK military help highlights the regional security implications, and Brussels Airport plans to invest €50 million in counter-drone technology. Corporate travel teams should factor sudden drone-related closures into contingency planning.
Guide Published for Foreign Doctors Navigating Belgium’s Medical-Licence Maze
A Medscape Europe article published 11 November demystifies Belgium’s complex licensing process for foreign-trained doctors, detailing visa, degree-recognition and accreditation steps that can take up to nine months. The guidance helps corporate mobility and healthcare recruiters plan timelines, budget for language training and anticipate rising salary thresholds for medical assignments in Belgium.