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International protection

Asylum. The protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a refugee.

Isolation zone

A room or corridor at the reception centre where people must be kept separate for a minimum of 7 days. People in the isolation zone may not have any contact with other residents at the reception centre. This isolation (separation) is necessary in order to prevent other people from getting ill and to stop the coronavirus from spreading further.

Herd immunity

Herd immunity occurs when a large group of people build up resistance to a virus. This makes it harder for the virus to spread further.

Asylum

International protection. The protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a refugee.

Financial support

Offering help by giving money. For example, the CPAS/OCMW may decide to give you a living wage if you do not have sufficient means to live decently.

Annex 26 (quinquies)

The document you receive from the Immigration Office after lodging your application for international protection.

Lawyer

A lawyer is someone who can give you advice about your asylum procedure and other legal procedures. A lawyer can represent you and defend you in court.

LAO / BJB / BAJ

Legal Aid Office.

Language communities

Belgium has three official national languages: Dutch, French and German. Belgium is made up of 3 language communities: the Dutch-speaking Community, the French-speaking Community and the German-speaking Community.

Municipality

The municipality, the CPAS/OCMW and the police together form the local administration. You can go to the municipality for administrative matters: registration of a birth or marriage, or registering with the municipality, etc.