What changed
Germany has issued a regulation formally listing the countries classified as 'safe countries of origin' for international protection purposes under the Asylum Act. The ten designated countries are: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Ghana, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Senegal, and Serbia. Nationals of these countries face an accelerated asylum procedure and must rebut a stronger presumption that their applications are unfounded.
Who is affected
Asylum seekers from the ten listed countries face a faster and more restrictive procedure — their applications are presumed manifestly unfounded unless they can demonstrate a specific individual risk of persecution. Nationals of other countries are not affected by this list.
What to look out for
→ Asylum seekers from the listed countries should consult a recognised migration advice centre or lawyer immediately, as the accelerated procedure leaves very little time for appeals.
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Original law: INTSCHSIHERKSTBESTV — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.