Asylum in Austria

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Welcome to the central information platform for asylum applicants in Austria


Here you can find clear and reliable information about the asylum procedure in Austria, your rights and duties, and every step of the process. Learn what happens from your application to the final decision and what it means for your future in Austria.

 

Inform yourself about the asylum procedure. You should know how it works.

To help you navigate the asylum system in Austria more easily, the information on this website is structured into four main topics. 
Click on a topic below to learn more.

How can you get free legal information?

During your asylum procedure with the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA), you can ask for free legal counselling. You can get general information about the procedure and about your rights and duties. You cannot receive individual advice about your own asylum case.

Ask for free legal counselling