Newly arrived in Belgium?
We support you
and your family
Welcome to Brussels! Refugee, asylum seeker, expat, migrant, new citizen… Regardless of your status, we strongly believe that every child deserves to grow up in good conditions. A bit of financial support can make a big difference.
Newly arrived in Belgium with your children?
On this page, you will find the necessary information to apply for child benefits with Brussels Family. Our advisors are ready to guide you at every step so you can quickly benefit from your rights.
📞 Questions? We are here to help.
Steps to apply for child benefits:
- Registration at the municipality: Register at the town hall. If necessary, request temporary protection.
- Belgian bank account: Open a Belgian bank account at the bank of your choice.
- Choose Brussels Family as your child benefits fund: Sign up by completing our application form.
Child benefits in Brussels
- A monthly amount to help parents raise their children.
- Every child living in Brussels can receive family allowances.
- Unconditional right to child benefits until August 31 of the year the child turns 18.
- Entitled to child benefits until age 25 under certain conditions.
Necessary documents
To apply, you will need:
- Residence documents or Belgian ID card: Obtainable at the town hall.
- Belgian bank account: Open an account at the bank of your choice.
- Signature of the applicant (parent, educator…): You can sign digitally or on paper.
📞 Questions? We are here to help.
What’s the amount of child benefits in Brussels?
The monthly amount you receive depends on several factors:
- The child’s position in the family (eldest or youngest)
- Your children’s ages
- Your income
To make it easier for you, we have designed a handy child benefits calculator. In a few clicks, you can find out the amount you are entitled to.
What do our families say about Brussels Family?
“Very satisfied with the service. I automatically receive child benefits for each child every month! Easy application and fast payments.”
Gabriella, 31
“My family benefits fund for years. I’m very satisfied. They respond very quickly and you can ask any questions.”
Mitch, 29
“Excellent service, regular payments every month.”
Fatima, 34
“Great team, fantastic consultants, attentive, quick, and very pleasant.”
Sarine, 27Specific family situations
Frequently asked questions
We are happy to help you understand how to modify your household composition. We know that changes in family life can be complicated, but we will explain everything you need to know.
New birth: You simply need to register your child with the civil registry office of your municipality. This will automatically update your household composition and Brussels Family will be informed of this change.
Divorce: Anyone who has left the household (your ex-spouse or yourself) must register their new address with the civil registry office of their municipality. From that moment on, they will no longer be considered part of your household composition and your file will be updated by Brussels Family.
If an additional person comes to live with you, the local police officer will need to verify their presence before your household composition can be updated. Brussels Family will then automatically be informed of this change.
Finally, if a person leaves your household, you simply need to inform the civil registry office again. If this person provides their new address to the civil registry office, no further formalities are required and your household composition will be automatically updated.
If you have any questions about how to modify your household composition, feel free to contact the civil registry office of your municipality. And if you want to know more about social supplements in the context of family allowances, you can find all the information you need on our website.
You can submit your application for the adoption allowance once the adoption request has been filed with the court and the child is living with the adoptive parent. If you meet these conditions, follow these steps:
- Send us a copy of the adoption request that you filed with the court. For adopted children from abroad, also send us a copy of the adoption certificate from the respective country.
- Generally, we automatically verify your eligibility for an adoption allowance. However, submitting an application can speed up this process. Feel free to call us or send us an email regarding this matter.
Your eligibility for monthly family allowances is automatically assessed at the same time as your eligibility for the adoption allowance. Therefore, you do not need to send a separate application.