The Council for alien law litigation is an independent administrative tribunal.
Appeals may be lodged with the Council against decisions taken by the Immigration Office and any other individual decisions taken pursuant to the Act of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, residence, establishment and expulsion of foreigners. These decisions largely correspond to the annexes to the Royal Decree of 8 October 1981.
The functions of the Council are described in Art. 39/2 of the Act of 15 December 1980.
The Council for alien law litigation answers the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) on its website: www.rvv-cce.be
The appeal against a decision by the Immigration Office must be filed by the person who was notified of the decision. A family member or a confidant cannot do this. However, the individual may be assisted or represented by a lawyer.
The petition must be signed by the person who was notified of the decision, and/or by their attorney.
In principle, if that person is a minor, they must be represented by their two parents or the person under whose authority they are, such as their guardian.
The appeal must be submitted within 30 days from the notification of the decision.
The appeal may seek the suspension of the execution of the decision (suspension for extreme urgency or ordinary suspension) and/or the annulment of the decision.
Except in cases of extreme urgency, the suspension and annulment of a decision must be requested through one and the same act (petition).
Generally, the petition is submitted by registered post to the First President of the Council for alien law litigation.
Address: Rue Gaucheret 92-94, 1030 Brussels
The information on this page is not complete. It is therefore advisable to consult the website of the Aliens Litigation Council and Articles 39/56 et seq. of the Act of 15 December 1980.