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A visit to the exciting and versatile Ghent will be an incredible experience any time of the year. The city experiences a marine west coast climate and has a mild difference between high and low temperatures with moderate amounts of rainfall all year round. The warm summer weeks between May and September is the peak tourist period as the city’s beauty is in bloom and everyone comes out to play. While you are there in the heat of July, the annual Ghent Jazz Festival will treat you to international and local soulful sounds. October brings with it the annual Ghent Film Fest and, with approximately 200 international films available, this festival will be every film buff’s dream event while on holiday! Despite monsoon showers being prevalent in November, sports junkies can join in the rush or just be a spectator at the annual six-day bicycle race based at the Kuipke cycling stadium. With all these events set in this magical, lively city, you cannot go wrong with adding this trip to your to-do list.

South Africans do require a Schengen Visa to travel to Ghent. Passports may not be older than 10 years, must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of departure from the Schengen state.

The address for the Belgium Embassy in South Africa is 625 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria.

Tel: 27 12 440 32 01

Make sure your routine vaccines that include the MMR vaccine, DTP, Chickenpox, Polio and yearly flu shots are updated before travel. You are advised to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies if you plan on being in contact with any wildlife.

Belgium is a fairly safe country and has safe food and water standards. You are also advised to practice normal safety measures. These include keeping an eye out for petty crimes such as pick-pocketing, especially in crowded areas. You should also keep expensive belongings and important documentation safe at all times.