In Belgium, asylum seekers have the right to material assistance and accommodation as long as the examination of their asylum application is pending. But where do they go after their stay in the reception centre?

In response to the large influx of asylum seekers in Belgium, Fedasil is increasing the capacity of the reception network.

On Monday the 27th of July, UNHCR and Fedasil launched a report entitled “All Born on 01/01” which examines the situation of Afghan asylum seekers residing in collective reception centres in Belgium. 

Fedasil has just published its 2014 review, a year marked by an increase in asylum seekers received in Belgium.

In 2014 Fedasil and its partners organised reception for 16,566 asylum seekers, which is an increase of 7% compared to 2013.

Fedasil and the Immigration Office are monitoring the health of asylum seekers from regions affected by the Ebola virus. 

At the request of EASO, the European Asylum Support Office, Fedasil regularly offers help and expertise to European countries that are facing challenges on the asylum front.

Fedasil is starting a network of buffer accommodations: these are beds that are not in use, but they can be made operational at a moment's notice in case of an emergency.

The European Migration Network has just published a synthesis on the organisation of reception facilities for asylum seekers in the European Union. Belgium stands out.

Fedasil has published its annual report 2012. It gives statistics and presents important issues linked to the reception of asylum seekers and the voluntary return programme in Belgium.