This guide informs applicants for international protection about the asylum procedure in Belgium.
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
This guide explains the process that an unaccompanied minor seeking international protection goes through when applying for asylum in Belgium.
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
This guide informs applicants for international protection about the submission of a subsequent application. If the applicant has already submitted one or more applications for international protection in Belgium or another EU+ country, their new application is referred to as a “subsequent application.”£
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
This guide informs applicants for international protection about the asylum border procedure in Belgium, which requires them to remain at a designated location while their application for international protection is being processed and prohibits them from leaving Belgian territory without authorization.
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
This guide is intended for recognised refugees and provides information on their rights and obligations in Belgium.
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
This guide is intended for persons who have been granted subsidiary protection and provides information on their rights and obligations in Belgium.
The guide is available in several languages. First select the desired language from the drop-down list, then click the download button below.
The Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS)'s annual report provides a detailed overview of the main developments concerning applications for international protection in Belgium. It covers the workings of the CGRS and includes summaries of the past year's activities, the international context, staff and training, financial expenditure, and the budget.
Digital versions of annual reports dating back to 2000 are accessible, with the option to download reports for specific years. However, reports from 2013 onwards are available only in Dutch and French, with the Dutch and French versions being accessible only from the year 2020.
Annual Reports in French (PDF), visit this webpage to access the CGRS Annual Reports.
Annual Reports in Dutch (PDF), visit this webpage to access the CGRS Annual Reports.
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
