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| Capacity and occupancy of the asylum reception system: (2025) | ||
| Centre | Capacity | Occupancy at end (2025) |
| Reception Center Humenné | 524 | n/a |
| Accommodation Center Opatovská Nová Ves | 148 | n/a |
| Accommodation Center Rohovce | 140 | n/a |
| Total | 812 | |
Source: Information provided by the Ministry of Interior.
The Slovak reception system for applicants for international protection consists of a small number of state-run reception facilities operated by the MO. The system includes three main types of centres: a Reception Centre used primarily for newly arrived applicants and initial procedures (Humenné), Accommodation Centres for applicants whose asylum procedure is ongoing (Rohovce and Opatovská Nová Ves), and an Integration Centre intended mainly for persons granted international protection during the initial integration phase (Zvolen).
The accommodation centres are generally open facilities providing collective housing. Reception centres are managed by the MO, which is responsible for the organisation of accommodation, provision of material reception conditions and overall functioning of the reception system. The management of reception facilities is centralised at the national level.
Non-governmental organisations play a complementary role within reception centres, primarily through project-based services funded by national or EU sources, including social counselling, psychological support, cultural mediation and integration-related activities (SHC). However, NGOs do not have responsibility for the overall management of the facilities.
Other types of accommodation, such as hotels or emergency shelters, are not used within the asylum reception framework and are not part of the standard reception scheme.
Reception facilities for asylum seekers are funded from the State budget and operated by the MO. The costs related to accommodation, material reception conditions and the operation of the facilities are therefore borne by the State. Services and activities provided by non-governmental organisations within reception facilities, including psycho – social support, leisure activities, educational programmes and other complementary services, are primarily funded through projects supported by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).