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The CGRS closes its doors between Christmas and New Year

The CGRS will be closed from 25 December 2025 until 1 January 2026.

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New list of safe countries of origin

Belgium's new safe country of origin list, published December 15, 2025, may impact procedures at the CGRS and the Council for Alien Law Litigation.

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Asylum statistics November 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for November 2025.

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National strike on 24, 25 and 26/11: the personal interviews are maintained

The trade unions have announced a three-day national strike on 24, 25 and 26 November.

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Asylum statistics October 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for October 2025.

The CGRS will be closed on Friday 28 November

The CGRS will be closed exceptionally on Friday 28 November, 2025. No personal interviews will take place and the Helpdesk will be closed to visitors without an appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

CGRS set to resume processing of Syrian dossiers

The CGRS suspended the processing of Syrian applications on 9 December 2024, after the fall of the Assad regime.

Asylum statistics September 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for September 2025.

Asylum statistics August 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for August 2025.

Asylum statistics July 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for July 2025.