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Belgium
Belgium gained full freedom of panorama in 2016: you can now sell images of public buildings and art, including the once-restricted Atomium from public space.
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Full
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Street photography needs no permit. Commercial shoots on public roads and at managed or interior sites need authorization.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Municipality or site owner for commercial shoots; no permit for personal street photography
Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial crews and managed sites need permission
Street photography needs no permit. Commercial shoots on public roads and at managed or interior sites need authorization.
Drone / airspace
Governed by EU EASA rules via the BCAA; operator registration required, with no-fly zones over much of Brussels
For category detail, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes to photograph, but Belgium has strong portrait rights; publishing a recognizable person generally needs consent
No consent needed when a person is incidental to a crowd or scene.
Freedom of panorama
Full
The Act of 27 June 2016 (in force July 15, 2016) inserted point 2/1 into Article XI.190 of the Code of Economic Law: you may reproduce and communicate plastic, graphic, or architectural works made to be permanently placed in public places, as they stand there, provided it does not conflict with normal exploitation of the work or unreasonably prejudice the author. There is no non-commercial limit.
Practical notes
- The Atomium was the classic pre-2016 trap; photos from public space are now covered, though the rights holder still polices some uses.
- Freedom of panorama does not waive the portrait rights of recognizable people in frame.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.
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