Publications
Practical tools for first-contact officials - pocket book
Access to the Asylum Procedure
Jointly developed with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), and in close collaboration with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and UNHCR, this toolkit is intended to support the identification of third-country nationals and stateless persons who may wish to ap
Recommendations on Dublin transfers
The recommendations provide guidance reflecting commonly agreed best practices in the field of Dublin transfers. These recommendations are intended for all staff categories that are involved in the planning, organisation and execution of Dublin transfers.
Practical Guide on Information Provision – Access to the asylum procedure
This practical guide aims to support EU+ officials providing information to applicants during access to the asylum procedure. The guide outlines basic principles for information provision and communication techniques.
Quality Matrix Synthesis Report on Personal Interview, Evidence Assessment and Qualification
The report gives an overview practices of EU+ countries’ asylum administrations related to the personal interview, evidence assessment and qualification, focusing on overall trends.
Practical Guide on Political Opinion
This practical guide aims to provide case officers with a framework for the examination of applications for international protection based on political opinion.
Practical Guide on Interviewing Applicants with Religion-based Asylum Claims
This practical guide aims to help case officers conduct fairer and more efficient interviews in view of the complexity and challenges posed by religion-based asylum claims.
Study on Language Assessment for Determination of Origin of Applicants for International Protection - Executive summary
The executive summary of this feasibility study and cost assessment describes options for the EUAA to provide assistance for EU+ countries in the field of language assessment for determining the country of origin of applicants for international protection.
Survey on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Key Findings Report
The report compiles the main findings on national guidance and practices related to the asylum procedure for claims based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), with a particular focus on credibility assessment and qualification.