Temporary protection status in Belgium gives Ukrainian refugees the right to receive cash assistance. What payments can citizens of Ukraine receive and what conditions exist, read the material on ICTV Facts.
What assistance is provided for Ukrainians in Belgium
Ukrainian refugees can receive both one-time and monthly financial assistance in Belgium.
One-time social payment is received upon arrival and amounts to €310 per person.
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The amount of monthly payments depends on the number of family members and their age. Refugees from Ukraine can receive:
- €1 100 – if a person lives alone;
- €750 – for each adult family member;
- from €100 to €200 – for children.
The total amount of cash assistance per family cannot exceed €1,560.
How to get benefits for refugees in Belgium
To receive financial assistance, displaced persons must fulfill a number of conditions:
- do not leave the country for more than 28 days per year, with individual trips abroad for several days being summed up;
- notify your social inspector about every departure from Belgium.
Important: If you violate these requirements, you may permanently lose your right to social assistance. In addition, you may be required to return previously paid funds.
In addition to one-time and monthly financial assistance, Ukrainian refugees in Belgium have the right to:
- health insurance;
- free language learning;
- legal employment;
- education of children in municipal schools and kindergartens.
How Ukrainians can apply for financial assistance in Belgium
You can submit a request for any type of financial assistance at the nearest OCMW/CPAS Country Social Security Center. This website contains their addresses and necessary contacts, and here you can also make an appointment with a social service employee.
