Are you a beneficiary of international protection in Belgium (a recognized refugee or beneficiary of subsidiary protection)? Some members of your family have the right to join you in Belgium. This procedure is called family reunification. It applies to some members of your family who stayed behind in your country of originor who live in another country and who want to join you in Belgium.

Myria has a general helpdesk myria@myria.be where both individuals and professionals can seek advice on their family reunification procedure. Shortcomings in the procedure can also be reported here.

DISCLAIMER: On 18 August 2025, a new law on family reunification conditions came into force.

A number of changes specifically concern family reunification with recognised refugees, persons benefiting from subsidiary and temporary protection, and stateless persons.

The brochure and the steps below have not yet been updated to reflect these changes.