Is smoking banned in public places in Belgium?
Comprehensive ban
Belgium bans smoking in all bars, restaurants, and casinos following a 2011 Constitutional Court ruling.
Belgium is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Luxembourg
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in most indoor public places, but exemptions exist for certain bars and smoking rooms.
- Netherlands
- Comprehensive ban The Netherlands bans smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces, including hospitality venues.
- France
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in all indoor public places and has been extended to many outdoor public areas.
- Germany
- Varies by region Smoking laws differ by state, with some having strict bans and others allowing designated smoking rooms.
- Jersey
- Partial ban Jersey restricts smoking in public places and workplaces, with specific regulations for transport and entertainment venues.
- Guernsey
- Varies by region Guernsey has a comprehensive ban on Guernsey and Alderney, but smoking remains permitted in indoor public places in Sark.
Other laws in Belgium
- Jaywalking
- Offense / fined
- Drinking in Public
- Restricted areas/times
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal with conditions
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