Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system is spreading across Europe faster than most observers expected. Belgium became the 13th country globally — and the 5th in Europe — to receive official approval for FSD (Supervised) on June 10, 2026. That puts roughly 11% of all European nations on the approved list, with the pace of regulatory clearances clearly accelerating.
Here's a country-by-country breakdown of how FSD reached this point in Europe, and what the global picture looks like today.
The 5 European Countries with FSD Approval
1. Netherlands — First in Europe (April 10, 2026)
The Netherlands was the trailblazer, with the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granting the first European type approval for FSD (Supervised) on April 10, 2026. That original approval has since served as the legal foundation for several neighboring countries to issue their own provisional clearances — a meaningful detail that explains how the European rollout has moved so quickly.
2. Lithuania — Second Approval (May 20, 2026)
Lithuania activated FSD (Supervised) on May 20, 2026, becoming the second European country to go live. The Baltic state's approval came roughly six weeks after the Netherlands, signaling that the regulatory path was becoming more established.
3. Estonia — Third Approval (May 29, 2026)
Estonia followed just nine days after Lithuania, on May 29, 2026. The two Baltic neighbors moving in quick succession suggests that regional regulatory frameworks are aligning, which could accelerate further approvals in nearby countries.
4. Denmark — Fourth Approval (June 9, 2026)
Denmark's Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen) granted provisional approval on June 9, 2026 — just one day before Belgium — by reviewing the original Dutch RDW type approval. The rollout in Denmark is expected to begin imminently, with FSD v14.2.2.6 (software version 2026.17.5) being deployed. Currently, Danish approval covers vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4). Pricing in Denmark is set at €99/month, with a discounted €49/month rate available for owners who previously purchased Enhanced Autopilot.
5. Belgium — Fifth Approval (June 10, 2026)
Belgium's approval involves a two-stage process. The Flemish Minister for Mobility has officially signed off on the autonomous driving software, and the process is now moving to technical regulators to finalize paperwork before FSD can be used on public roads. Belgium had previously granted Tesla clearance to conduct FSD testing in Flanders in May 2026, covering approximately 5,000 km of test routes — so the regulatory groundwork was already well-established before today's announcement.
The Full Global Picture: All 13 Countries
| Country | Region |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | North America |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | North America |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | North America |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | North America |
| 🇨🇳 China | Asia-Pacific |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Asia-Pacific |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Asia-Pacific |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Asia-Pacific |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Europe |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Europe |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Europe |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Europe |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Europe |
What This Means for European Tesla Owners
FSD (Supervised) remains a Level 2 advanced driver-assistance system regardless of country — meaning drivers must stay attentive, keep hands on the wheel, and be ready to take over at any moment. That classification is consistent across every market where it's approved so far.
The speed of European approvals is notable. Five countries in roughly two months — with the Netherlands' original RDW type approval acting as a template that neighboring regulators can reference rather than starting from scratch — suggests the remaining 40+ European nations aren't facing a blank-page regulatory problem. They're working from an established precedent. Which country reaches approval number six is the question worth watching now.
Marcus covers Tesla's software releases, FSD rollouts, and OTA changes. Background in automotive engineering. Based in Austin.
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