“THe CGRS grants protection and issues documents to people fleeing persecution, war or violence.”
From 12 June 2026, the CGRS will apply new EU rules for the asylum procedure, including mandatory recording of the personal interview, wider use of the accelerated procedure and revised rules on safe countries.
More information:
www.cgrs.be/en/changes-introduced-eu-asylum-and-migration-pact
This declaration of confidentiality is mandatory for the person acting as interpreter while listening to the recording of the personal interview and may be submitted together with the application for access to the recording of the personal interview and the identity card(s) of the interpreter(s). It is also possible to submit this declaration at a later stage, at the start of the appointment at the CGRS.
In case of change of residence, it is imperative that the asylum seeker informs the CGRS (CGRA-CGVS) and the OE of their new address.
To report a change of address, please complete the entire form and send it by registered mail to the CGRS and the OE. The contact details are available on the form.
In case of change of address, it is necessary for the asylum seeker to communicate their new address to the CGRS and the OE by filling out the form and sending it by registered mail. The contact details are indicated on the form.
With this form the applicant for international protection can request a copy of certain documents and may also ask for access to his/her file.
Please complete the form and send it to the Helpdesk lawyers, trusted persons and UNHCR. You will find the details on the form.
This declaration of confidentiality is mandatory for the person acting as interpreter while listening to the recording of the personal interview and may be submitted together with the application for access to the recording of the personal interview and the identity card(s) of the interpreter(s). It is also possible to submit this declaration at a later stage, at the start of the appointment at the CGRS.
This form enables the lawyer or a guardian, to request a copy of certain documents from his client's asylum file and may also ask for access to his client's asylum file.
Please complete the form and send it to the Helpdesk lawyers, trusted persons and UNHCR. You will find the details on the form.
From 12 June 2026, the CGRS will apply new EU rules for the asylum procedure, including mandatory recording of the personal interview, wider use of the accelerated procedure and revised rules on safe countries.
More information:
www.cgrs.be/en/changes-introduced-eu-asylum-and-migration-pact
