Modifications regarding reintegration
Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt announces a series of important changes regarding the voluntary return and reintegration programme.
For many returnees, reintegration in the country of origin is an essential part of their return. However, not everyone is eligible for reintegration assistance: in 2025, 79% of returnees received this support.
On behalf of the cabinet of Minister Van Bossuyt, some changes are now being made to the reintegration policy. Here are the key measures:
- The Belgian programme will be more in line with the European guidelines and amounts for voluntary returns.
- Applicants for international protection who decide to return voluntarily during the procedure or within 60 days of a negative decision by the CGRS or the Council for Alien Law Litigation are entitled to more support.
- Some visa-free countries, like Brazil and Moldova, are no longer eligible for reintegration assistance, except in case of vulnerabilities.
- Specific countries are identified as priority countries and returnees can count on additional support. Currently, only Syria is considered a priority country.
The new reintegration table has been in force since 1 January 2026.
Reintegration assistance? Reintegration helps returnees overcome obstacles they may face during their return. Partner organisations in countries of origin provide the necessary support to realise their reintegration project: set up an economic activity, renovate or rent a house, help finding a job, refund medical expenses…
Questions? Call the free number 0800 327 45 or send an email to vrijwilligeterugkeer@fedasil.be.