Debate on ‘visa facilitation’ for earthquake victims in Belgium

Belgian Prime Minister De Croo said in a statement to Belgian VRT television: “We need to see how to provide refuge in the region as quickly as possible. I discussed this with the Commission of the European Union (EU). The earthquake survivors prefer to stay there anyway.” saying.

De Croo spoke about the situation of the Turkish citizens who were victims of the earthquake, and when asked what will happen to the Syrians, he said that “they should look at it.”

“Our own asylum system is overcrowded with Ukrainians and regular refugees,” De Croo said. Now such a situation has arisen. Our system has been cracked before. We must prevent it from breaking.” he said.

BELGIUM’S DECISION TO EXCEED VISAS

Belgian Immigration and Asylum Minister Nicole de Moor said in an earlier statement: “Many Belgians have earthquake-affected families in Turkey and Syria and want to welcome their relatives into their homes. She was told that she would process visa applications from the region faster”. he said.

In addition, it was reported that before the earthquakes, people entering the country from earthquake-affected regions could apply to the Immigration Office for an extension of their stay in Belgium. (AA)