Publications

The practical guide provides guidance on core obligations of first-contact officials, the rights of persons in need of international protection and information on applicable procedural guarantees regarding access to the asylum procedure.

The poster presents the 10 main messages on access to the asylum procedure.

The pocketbook features the core principles and main messages of access to the asylum procedure.

The leaflet provides answers to some of the common questions that first-contact officials may have on access to the asylum procedure.

This is a practical tool to support Member States achieve fair and effective asylum procedures and strengthen the CEAS at an operational level.

This guide provides practical guidance for administrations of Member States on how to set up a fit-for-purpose process and system for the audio recording of personal interviews, that includes necessary safeguards and ensures adequate management of the audio file.

This practical guide seeks to provide guidance for the design of national systems of free legal counselling, within the framework of the CEAS.

The aim of the tool is to provide an IT solution that facilitates efficient self-assessment of the quality of asylum procedures by the relevant administrations. 

This report presents the state of play of EU+ countries implementing safe country concepts in the processing of asylum applications. The biannual overview is published in January and July. This report covers January-June 2025.