Recognition of politically persecuted persons as persons entitled to asylum or as refugees under the Geneva Refugee Convention Decision
In Germany, politically persecuted persons are entitled to recognition as persons entitled to asylum under Article 16a of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany (GG) or as refugees within the meaning of the Convention on the Status of Refugees of 28.06.1951 (Geneva Refugee Convention).
Anyone wishing to exercise the right to recognition must undergo a recognition procedure.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the branch office of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), which is located in the immediate vicinity of your initial reception centre.
Lower Saxony maintains an initial reception centre - the State Reception Authority of Lower Saxony - with locations in Braunschweig, Bramsche, Friedland, Oldenburg and Osnabrück.
Responsible authorities
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) - Außenstelle M B 9 - Braunschweig
Which documents are required?
- All existing documents proving your identity and curriculum vitae
What are the fees?
Fees may apply. Please contact the relevant authority.
Process flow
If an asylum seeker reports to the border authority, it forwards them to the nearest initial reception facility, which is set up and maintained by the respective country. However, this does not apply if they meet the requirements for refusal of entry, for example because they are entering from a safe third country. If a foreign national first identifies themselves as an asylum seeker in Germany, they will also initially be referred to the nearest initial reception facility.
Asylum seekers then submit their asylum application. Data is compared with the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) and a residence permit is issued, which grants a temporary right to stay in the Federal Republic of Germany in order to carry out the asylum procedure.
The asylum seeker then has a statutory, non-public interview in accordance with Section 25 of the Asylum Procedure Act (AsylVfG) with staff from the responsible office. The asylum seeker must appear in person and explain the reasons for their persecution. A decision is then made on the asylum application. In principle, the individual case is decisive.
The decision on the asylum application is made in writing and contains a statement of reasons. It is sent to the asylum seeker with instructions on how to appeal.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.
