Key Terms
(International protection seeker; Applicant for international protection)
A person seeking international protection outside the borders of their country of residence, but who has not yet been recognised as a refugee yet.
Seeking asylum is a human right, which means that everyone should be allowed to enter another country to seek asylum. The asylum procedure should be fair and efficient. No one should be forced to return to a country where their life or well-being may be at risk.
A person who has been granted protection and asylum in another country due to a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.
A facility where asylum seekers are provided with accommodation and basic services while their application for international protection is being processed.
(e.g. Petit Château)
The initial reception center where asylum seekers are registered and given immediate assistance upon their arrival in Belgium, before being transferred to a reception center.
(Commissariat-General for Refugees and Stateless Persons)
The Belgian government agency responsible for examining asylum applications and granting refugee status or subsidiary protection.
Federal Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers
The Belgian agency responsible for the reception, accommodation, and guidance of asylum seekers. They run and coordinate the reception and arrival centers in Belgium.
An international humanitarian organisation that provides support, including emergency assistance and healthcare services, to asylum seekers and refugees in Belgium. They also run and coordinate the reception and arrival centers in Belgium.
A meeting between the asylum seeker and a caseworker of the migration institutions (CGRA) where the seeker’s reasons for asking for international protection are discussed and evaluated.
The outcome of an asylum application process, which could result in the granting of refugee status, subsidiary protection, or the rejection of the application.
The legal process by which an asylum seeker can challenge a negative decision on their asylum application.
pathway to the Asylum
Do you feel unsafe in your current environment? Here is some info you may find useful for applying for international protection in Belgium. Follow the below pathway to learn more about the steps of asylum application, and what to expect while in the process.
