In Belgium your not required to have a licence , but then it's hard to get insured without. Although there is a free flight federation called the BVVF who is recognised by the government and comes with a standard insurance. And more important who's licences are valid in many other countries.
MY LICENSES - Winch operator parapente 31 ( since 11-09-2008) - Winch pilot parapente 70 ( since 14-05-2009) - Winch tandempilot parapente 23 ( since 16-09-2010) - Pilot parapente 875 ( since 06-10-2010)