Your duties during the asylum procedure in Austria
During the asylum procedure, you also have certain duties. These duties help ensure that your case is examined properly and that the procedure runs smoothly.
On this page, you can learn about the main duties you must follow as an applicant. This includes, for example, providing correct information, attending interviews, cooperating with the authorities, and following the rules that apply to your stay.
Following these duties allows the authorities to process your application efficiently and ensures you can fully participate in the procedure.
Overview of your duties
Below you can find the main duties you have during the asylum procedure.
Click on each section to learn more about these duties and how they apply to your case.
Do not attempt to go to another EU+ country. You are only allowed to travel to another EU+ country if you are given permission to do so by the authorities.
You must attend all appointments in person whenever you are requested to do so by the authorities. You must be there on time. If you are unable to attend an appointment for a serious reason, inform the authorities immediately and explain the reason.
When requested, you must do the following:
- Provide your personal details.
- Provide identity documents. If you do not have them, explain why.
- Have your fingerprints and photograph taken.
- Lodge your application at a designated date and place.
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Attend the personal interview and respond to questions during the interview.
- Agree to be searched and to have your items searched, if the authorities request to do so. A search will only occur where necessary and justified. The authority will explain the reasons for the search. The search will be carried out by a person of the same sex as you and will be done in a way that respects your dignity.
What you say is very important for the credibility of your application. This is why you need to be honest and give full and correct information about your identity, family, country of origin, the reasons you have left your home country and why you do not want to return there.
You may not remember everything so you may not be able to answer all the questions. In this case, do not invent answers but explain that you do not remember.
The authorities must be able to reach you regarding your application for international protection.
If your address, email or telephone number change, inform the authorities immediately.
Remember, you must not leave Austria while your application is being examined.
If you are being accommodated in a centre, you should not move elsewhere without the permission of the authorities.
If you have identity documents, you must present them as soon as possible.
You must submit any other information and documents that may help the authorities to examine your application or to decide the country responsible for the examination of your application. These documents can be, for example, a passport, wedding certificate, family book, military ID card, evidence of employment, membership card of a political party, certificates, court and police reports, photographs and medical or psychological documentation.
You do not need to submit documents that only contain general information about your country. The asylum authorities are aware of the situation in your country.
You should submit all information and documents as soon as possible when lodging your application. If you don’t have the documents immediately available, you must submit them as soon as you have them.
It is mandatory to present original documents, where possible. You must not destroy or dispose of any identity documents. You must not withhold any relevant documents. You must never submit a fake or forged document.
If possible, and to the extent that this does not create a risk, ask your friends or relatives to send your documents to you.
What about your rights and possible consequences?
In addition to your duties, you also have important rights during the asylum procedure.
Not following your duties may lead to consequences, such as restrictions on services or other measures.
Click below to learn more about your rights and the possible consequences if duties are not followed.
