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FAQ Coronacrisis

27 March 2020

We give you hereafter some answers to frequently asked questions about our functioning during the Coronacrisis.

Working of the CGRS during the Coronacrisis

25 March 2020

No personal interviews are taking place at the CGRS for the time being. Personal interviews in closed centres only take place by means of videoconference ...

Coronavirus – interviews postponed

17 March 2020

The CGRS takes additional measures in order to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.

ASYLUM STATISTICS FEBRUARY 2020

09 March 2020

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for February 2020.

Accelerated procedure for applicants with a protection status in another EU member state

13 February 2020

In recent months, we have seen a significant increase in the number of applications from persons already enjoying international protection in another EU member state. For these applications, which are handled as priority cases, we list the most important principles.

ASYLUM STATISTICS JANUARY 2020

11 February 2020

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for January 2020.

ASYLUM STATISTICS – SURVEY OF 2019

09 January 2020

Asylum in 2019: an overview.

NEW LIST OF SAFE COUNTRIES

03 February 2020

Belgium has approved a new list of safe countries of origin.

Asylum statistics november 2019

11 December 2019

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for November 2019.

Processing times for applications for international protection

02 December 2019

Since the second half of 2018, the number of applications for international protection has been rising considerably. As a result, the CGRS is unable to process all cases in the short term. Here, you can read more information about the reasons for the longer processing times and the period in which you can expect a decision.

Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons