Time difference with Switzerland
National language
Official language
Flemish and French
Language capabilities
Dutch, French and German
Capital
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Voltage
220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Valid ID card or passport expired less than 5 years for stays up to 3 months.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Regional consular center Benelux
Netherlands, The Hague, Lange Voorhout 42
Tel.: +31 70 364 28 31 / +31 70 364 28 32
Opening hours
Banks
9.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
9.00/10.00 - 18.00/19.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Driving
Swiss driver's license and vehicle registration accepted.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.
Health situation
L'acqua di rubinetto è perlopiù potabile.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Other information
Security
Malgrado l'aumento delle misure di sicurezza esiste sempre il rischio di attacchi terroristici.