Asylum and refugee protection

Asylum is a right that is protected by the Constitution in Germany. People who have been displaced from other parts of the world and are fleeing from violence war and terror are to find protection in our country. This page provides information on the stages of the asylum procedure, the right to asylum and the various forms of protection, as well as on the European context.

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The stages of the German asylum procedure (brochure) format: Booklet, This download is available in other languages, too.

The examination of asylum applications is one of the most important tasks performed by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. This brochure will provide you with information on individual aspects of the asylum procedure.