Different types of asylum procedures

Not all asylum procedures are the same.

In some situations, different rules apply to your case. This can depend on where you came from, how you entered Austria, or if you applied for asylum before. Not all of these procedures apply to everyone.

The authorities will inform you which procedure applies to your case. You can also find this information on the document you received after registration. If the type of procedure changes, you will receive a new written notification. You can also ask your case officer at any time which procedure applies to your case.

On this page, you will find simple information about the different procedures. This will help you understand what may happen in your case and what the authorities will check.

Overview: Types of asylum procedures

Below you can see the most important types of procedures and what they mean for you.

The asylum border procedure
Grenze

Your asylum application is checked at the border. You will not be allowed to enter Austria.
The responsiblity determination
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Another EU country may be responsible for your case. You may have to go back to that country.
The admissibility examination
Counselling

The authority checks if your application can be examined in Austria.
The accelerated procedure
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Your case is decided very quickly. This can happen if your chances for protection are low.
The procedure after a subsequent application
Asylum

You apply for asylum again after a negative decision.

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