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Modifications regarding reintegration

12/03/2026
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 essent...

Ghent return desk: new opening hours

12/03/2026
The return desk of Ghent is now operating under new opening hours.Below is an overview of the new schedules for the return desk in Ghent.Monday9:30-12:00 & 14:00-16:00 Open by appointmentTues...

3,267 voluntary returns in 2024

27/03/2025
Last year, 3,267 persons returned voluntarily to their country of origin.The year 2024 is firmly in line with the rising trend of recent years: in 2024, the number of people who returned from Belgium ...