The start of the asylum procedure in Austria

The first phase of the asylum procedure starts when you tell the authorities that you want to apply for asylum in Austria.

From this moment, you have rights and duties.

What happens in this phase?

The steps below explain how your application is made, registered and lodged. Select a step to find out more:

What happens next?

After you lodge your application, you will be invited to a personal interview. This is the start of the next phase. The authorities will examine your case carefully.