Access to reception centres by third parties

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According to Article 4 IPA all applicants have to be granted access to UNHCR and organisations providing legal counselling.

Visits to reception centres are possible during official hours with a visitor’s permit issued by the social worker only.[1] Visitors have to submit their identification document at the reception.[2] NGOs and their staff working in the Asylum Home and the branch facilities have to be approved by the Ministry of Interior. Asylum seekers have access to NGOs working in the reception centres according to their schedule without any time limitations. Refugee counsellors can enter the premises without any limitations.

[1] Article 10 Decree on Asylum Centre House Rules.

[2] Article 11 Decree on Asylum Centre House Rules.