4.9.1.2. Information for specific nationalities

Due to a sharp increase in the number of applicants arriving from Afghanistan or through Belarus, EU+ countries quickly made specific information available to these groups of applicants. For example, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden launched dedicated web pages on the current situation in Afghanistan, some also providing a section on frequently asked questions. 

The Immigration Office in Belgium launched a Facebook campaign targeted at Afghan nationals already present in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany and Romania to dissuade them from coming to Belgium. 

In Iceland, extensive information on the support and services available by the authorities was published on various portals of the competent authorities. 

In Poland, information material on the asylum procedure was made available to Afghan nationals,875 and a brochure on how to enter Poland was prepared by the Association for Legal Intervention for Belarusian nationals. 876 The Office for Foreigners has published information on work, education, social assistance and international protection on its website and in leaflets. The information is available in Pashto, Dari and Belarusian. The Office for Foreigners also created additional support for these groups using cultural mentors and the Office’s staff at their place of accommodation, in addition to holding meetings on specific topics, such as medical care, the procedure for granting international protection, education and the labour market.