Asylum

Liechtenstein's asylum policy is based on the principles of the Geneva Refugee Convention. In Liechtenstein, asylum law consists of the Asylum Act and the associated Asylum Ordinance. In particular, this defines the responsibility for conducting an asylum procedure within the Schengen area. In addition, the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child also apply to asylum in Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein has also been an associate member of Schengen and Dublin since December 19, 2011. The Dublin Convention, implemented by the Dublin III Regulation, is a treaty under international law on the determination of the state responsible for examining an asylum application submitted in a Dublin state.

Current news regarding the situation in Syria:

The processing of asylum applications from Syrian nationals is temporarily suspended due to recent developments in Syria. This decision comes in light of the recent change of power and the associated uncertainties about the political and human rights situation in the country. These developments will be closely monitored. In particular, the suspension does not apply to cases in which another European state is responsible for examining the application due to the so-called Dublin procedure and people are sent there.