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The maximum period of asylum detention is 8 months. Families with children under 18 years of age may not be detained for more than 30 days.[1]
In 2023, the average period was 49 days. According to the statistics of the NDGAP, there were no families with children placed in asylum detention.[2] In 2024, the average period was 31 days, there were no families with children placed in asylum detention.[3] In 2025, the average period was 42 days and there were no families with children placed in asylum detention.[4]
[1] Section 31/A(7) Asylum Act.
[2] Information provided by NDGAP on 2 March 2021, 7 February 2022, 13 February 2023 and 19 February 2024.
[3] Information provided by NDGAP on 20 February 2025.
[4] Information provided by NDGAP on 9 March 2026.