Fedasil opens temporary reception centres for asylum seekers for winter period

As the winter season approaches in Belgium, there is a growing need for additional capacity to accommodate asylum seekers. In response, the Federal Reception Agency for Asylum Seekers ( Fedasil ) has launched a series of temporary centres. These are measures designed to improve accommodation conditions and ensure the safety of all those in need of protection. The new centres will be located across the country, helping to relieve pressure on existing facilities.

Fedasil temporary centers

The current network of centres provides temporary accommodation and basic amenities such as food, medical care and assistance with necessary documents. Temporary centres are opened in areas with access to infrastructure and transport links to facilitate the adaptation process for new applicants for international protection. Living conditions in such places are maintained at a high level despite the temporary status, and support is provided at the level of social integration and security.

Temporary centers offer:

• Places for overnight stay and rest.
• Basic health care and access to medications.
• Food and access to drinking water.
• Support in adapting to Belgian conditions, including legal assistance.

Fedasil operates temporary centres to accommodate large numbers of people during periods when permanent reception sites are full. The number of asylum seekers usually increases towards winter, and the agency focuses on creating comfortable conditions for all new arrivals. The aim of these centres is to offer temporary shelter while ensuring decent living conditions.

Contacts of temporary centers Fedasil

For up-to-date information on the location of temporary centers and available services, you can visit the official Fedasil website or contact your local authorities. The addresses of temporary centers are posted on the agency’s website, where they are regularly updated depending on workload and seasonal needs. Thus, each asylum seeker can find out which centers are accepting people in the region closest to him.

List of contacts for temporary centers:

• Brussels Center. Address: Rue de la Loi 155, 1000 Bruxelles. Phone: +32 2 508 84 00. Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00
• Antwerp city centre. Address: Lange Kievitstraat 74, 2018 Antwerpen. Phone: +32 3 202 84 00. Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Liege City Centre. Address: Rue Saint-Gilles 120, 4000 Liège. Phone: +32 4 224 84 00. Opening hours: 08:30 – 17:30
• Charleroi city centre. Address: Boulevard Tirou 125, 6000 Charleroi. Phone: +32 71 208 Working hours: 09:00 – 17:00
• Ghent City Centre. Address: Veldstraat 3, 9000 Gent. Phone: +32 9 234 84 00. Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00

Fedasil transitional centre project is crucial to the successful reception of applicants for international protection in Belgium. These centres ensure adequate conditions for asylum seekers, especially during the winter period, when the need for additional places is greatest.

Opportunities and challenges in accepting applicants in winter

Opening temporary centers is an important measure for the winter period, but this initiative is not without difficulties. One of Fedasil’s key tasks is to ensure comfort and safety for the increased flow of applicants, which requires both material and organizational resources. Despite all the difficulties, the agency strives to meet the needs of all those in need and to effectively use the available opportunities.

In addition, Fedasil works closely with local authorities and humanitarian organizations to coordinate efforts and create the most comfortable conditions for accommodation.