Belgium Family Allowances Morocco Children Benefits
Moroccan families in Belgium can, under certain conditions, receive family allowances for children residing in Morocco. The social security convention between the two countries provides for this right, but it remains governed by procedures, age limits and a maximum number of children.
Belgian family allowances do not always concern only children living in Belgium. In some cases, they can also be paid for children residing in Morocco. This is one of the effects of the bilateral social security convention between Belgium and Morocco.
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This convention organizes part of social rights between the two countries. It notably targets salaried workers and certain categories of civil servants subject to Belgian or Moroccan legislation. Family allowances are among the covered benefits.
In practice, a person subject to Belgian legislation may be entitled to family allowances for their children who reside in Morocco. The scheme can also concern the spouse’s own children, when they live in Morocco.
But this right is not automatic. It depends on the parent’s situation, social status in Belgium, the child’s residence and the conditions provided for by the convention. A family cannot simply assume that allowances will follow the child to Morocco without formalities.
Children in the home country also count
The administrative arrangement between Belgium and Morocco specifies several limits. The number of eligible children is capped at four. Allowances can be granted until age 18, or until age 25 if the child is pursuing studies under the conditions provided for by Belgian regulations.
The amounts do not necessarily correspond to ordinary allowances received in Belgium. The text provides for specific rates for children residing in Morocco, with different amounts depending on the child’s rank. These amounts are linked to the indexation of social benefits.
Payment can be made directly in Morocco. The arrangement notably provides for payment to the beneficiary by international postal order or, if they have a bank account in Morocco, by transfer to that account. Belgian funds must also transmit certain information to the Moroccan National Social Security Fund.
Procedures go through family allowance offices. Specific forms exist for situations covered by the Belgium-Morocco convention, particularly when children reside in Morocco or when the beneficiary must assert their rights under this framework.
For affected families, the important point is to clearly indicate the situation: child’s place of residence, family composition, any schooling, bank details, change of address or change in the parent’s situation in Belgium.
A child living in Morocco can therefore open a right, but only if the conditions are met and if the file is properly followed up. In case of missing information, unreturned form or undeclared change, payment may be delayed or called into question.
This scheme can concern families split between the two countries, parents settled in Belgium while children live in Morocco, or family situations where the spouse’s children reside in the country.
For Moroccans in Belgium, the rule to remember is simple: children who remained in Morocco are not necessarily excluded from Belgian family allowances. But the right depends on the convention, the parent’s status and procedures with the competent fund.
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Before concluding that no allowance is possible, it is therefore better to contact your family allowance office. In some cases, rights can follow the child to Morocco. Provided you don’t let the file gather dust.
