Do you have health problems?

Do you have health problems that may complicate the interview? Talk about this with your social worker.

You cannot travel alone

Due to health problems, are you unable to attend the interview with the CGRS (CGRA/CGVS) or the Immigration Office unaccompanied? Talk about this with your social worker. He or she will help you in getting to Brussels, and will inform the services about your health situation.

Possible health problems:

  • you use a wheelchair
  • you have difficulty walking
  • you are pregnant and cannot travel far

During the interview

The interview with the CGRS or the Immigration office proceeds calmly, but it lasts a long time, sometimes up to 4 hours. There is at least one break. You can request an additional break.

Do you have health problems that may complicate the interview? Talk about this with your social worker.

Possible health problems:

  • you are deaf or hard of hearing
  • you are mute or have difficulty talking

You cannot attend the interview

Are you unable to attend the interview with the CGRS due to health problems? Notify the CGRS as quickly as possible.

You need to send proof of the reason for your inability to attend the interview, via a registered letter.

For example, this may be proof that you were hospitalised at the time of the interview. The CGRS may take a negative decision if you do not notify them. Ask your social worker for assistance.