Last Change:
08/04/2025
Royal decree on access to the territory, stay, establishment and removal of foreigners
Original names of the law: Arrêté royal sur l'accès au territoire, le séjour, l'établissement et l'éloignement des étrangers
Year: 1981
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Liberty & security of person
Description
The Decree defines a list of safe countries of origin. Asylum seekers from these countries are presumed to face no significant risk of persecution, thus allowing their asylum claims to be processed under a faster procedure. However, each application still undergoes an individual examination to ensure the asylum seeker is not at risk.
Selected provisions
Royal Decree of 8 October 1981 regarding the entry on the territory, residence, settlement and removal of aliens - Generic