Note: the most up-to-date information can be found here, and the most frequently asked questions are addressed here.

COVID-19 Safety Measures During the Conference

General COVID-19 measures

In Belgium, the coronavirus barometer has been lifted since 16 May 2022. As a result, there are no more restrictions. Nevertheless, we advice you to still keep in mind the following hygiene measures:

  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Stay home if you are feeling sick
  • Use a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand and turn away from other people
  • Face masks are no longer mandatory in public spaces and public transport, only in hospitals, doctor’s offices and pharmacies
  • If you are medically vulnerable, please wear a face mask

Responsibility of our attendees

In order to organise a safe meeting, both organizers and participants need to assume joint responsibility to follow the safety measures.

Traveling to Leuven, Belgium

COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Belgium. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test. Exceptions remain when entering from high-risk countries or areas (no such countries or areas are currently listed).

High-risk countries and areas: Travellers entering from high-risk countries and areas are required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or testing, and complete the Passenger Locator Form.

All participants should adhere to the governmentally issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the Belgian authorities and the region you are travelling from.

  • For all latest GENERAL INFORMATION concerning COVID-19 in Belgium, please check: https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/.
  • Participants travelling to Brussels from EU COUNTRIES: for information on the various measures in place, including quarantine and testing requirements (in various languages), please check: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/.
  • Participants travelling from OUTSIDE OF THE EU: for information regarding travel requirements (e.g. COVID-19 vaccination approval & testing) and visa application, please contact the Belgian embassy or consulate in your country.

EU Digital Covid Certificate

A Covid-19 certificate is no longer needed to enter the congress venue.

Covid-19 PCR Test in Belgium

If you need to take a COVID-19 PCR test in Belgium, please find herewith an overview of the test centres:

PCR-travel or -event testing without CTPC testing in private test centres

PCR-travel or -event testing in public test centres with CTPC (Covid Test Prescription Code): 50 euro