Learning Objectives

Back to: The Austrian Asylum System and its Functions

In this course you will learn…

• the basics about the Austrian asylum system
• which changes have taken place since 2016
• what kind of residence permits are available and what they mean
• about the situation of Unaccompanied Minor Refugees (UMF)
• about family reunification schemes
• and receive information on other consulting institutions.

This course section is intended to give you an overview and some basic information about the asylum system in Austria. Please note that you do not have to be an expert in this field to support refugees. The aim is to provide orientation so that you can give basic advice and, if necessary, refer to counselling and service centres of the federal and provincial governments.