Guidance

Asylum in the EU: which country will handle your claim?

Guidance explaining which country will handle your claim if you have asked for asylum in the European Union (EU).

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
18 December 2014
Last updated
3 March 2021 — See all updates

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“I have asked for asylum in the EU – which country will handle my claim?”: withdrawn

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This page has been withdrawn because it’s out of date.

This document contains information about the Dublin regulations for applicants seeking asylum in the EU. It covers:

  • the Dublin countries
  • how long it takes to decide which country will consider your application
  • how long before your application is looked at
  • how we decide which country is responsible for your application
  • what to do if you don’t want to go to another country
  • why we need your fingerprints
  • what your rights are
Published 18 December 2014
Last updated 3 March 2021 + show all updates

  1. Page has been withdrawn.

  2. First published.

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