6.4.3. Conclusions on reasonableness

Taking into account the gender, family status and ethnic and/or religious background of the applicant, it could be substantiated that IPA in Tehran would be reasonable for single able-bodied men and married couples without children, including when they do not have a support network. In the case of families with children, internal protection alternative may be reasonable, including without a support network, where the best interests of the child have been duly assessed. In the case of couples, basic subsistence in Tehran has to be ensured for both spouses. In order to ensure their basic needs, other profiles of applicants would in general need a support network in the area of potential IPA.

Although the situation related to settling in Tehran could entail certain hardship, it can still be concluded that such applicants would be able to ensure their basic subsistence, housing, shelter and hygiene, and access to basic healthcare.

It should be highlighted that these conclusions are without prejudice to the criteria of safety, travel and admittance and that the individual circumstances in the case at hand should be fully examined.