Austria > Asylum

If you apply for Asylum in Austria you can do it in one of the three “Erstaufnahmestelle”  (“EASt”, First Acceptance Centers): One is only for people arriving by plane at the airport in Vienna/Schwechat. The second one is situated in Traiskirchen in the district Baden, which is to Vienna; the third one is in Thalham, Upper Austria (nearby cities: Salzburg, Wels, Linz). If the police picks you up somewhere – before you reach one of the “East” – you can also ask for asylum at the police station.

Finland > Asylum

The Website of the Refugee Advice Center (Pakolaisneuvonta) provides information (english only) about the asylum procedure, about social conditions for asylum seekers and asylum statistics.

France > Asylum

People who are threatened in their country et that their countries' State can't protect can ask for protection from one European State. In France, the procedure can be complex and long. You have therefore to prepare yourself with the support of an association. Two asylum procedures exist :
- normal one, which offers better rights' guaranties
- priority one, mainly for people who ask for asylum in retention centre, or who have a decision to leave the French territory, faster and with less guaranties

Germany > Asylum

There are several multilingual guidebooks for refugees available, which may help you to understand the asylum system in Germany. The asylum system is complicated and the legal practice changes often.It is recommended to contact one of the counselling groups named in the contact-list additionally.

Hungary > Asylum

Netherlands > Asylum

Asylumrequests are accepted only in the Airport and the Reception Centre in Ter Apel. Most people who ask asylum at the airport are kept in aliens detention during their asylumprocedure. After an asylumrequest at the Reception Centre Ter Apel however, you get shelter in an open asylum centre, and your fingerprints will be taken.

Slovenia > Asylum

Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the international protection procedure (asylum) in Slovenia.

Sweden > Asylum

You have to apply for asylum as soon as possible, preferably the same day. When you apply for asylum they take your fingerprints and a photo. They also decide if you should have economic help if you do not have any money.

Switzerland > Asylum

You will find important information for people seeking asylum, refugees and temporary admitted persons in Switzerland on the Website of the Swiss Refugee Council, an organisation independent of the government which supports the rights of asylum seekers and refugees.

Turkey > Asylum

If you are not from Europe and you want to apply for asylum in Turkey, you can only apply with the UNHCR, but you also have to register with the turkish police.

Uk > Asylum

Should I claim asylum? - You will have a strong case for asylum if you can show that either:
You are afraid of violence, torture, harassment or discrimination because of your religion, race, nationality, political opinion or membership of a social group, and you cannot find safety anywhere in your country.
Or, if this does not work, you can challenge your deportation if you have close family (for example, husband, wife or children) in the UK and the courts believe that it would be an abuse of your human rights to deport you.