This document aims to support the Member State authorities in safely organising and carrying out Dublin transfers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support the Member States in the implementation of the Dublin III regulation during the pandemic.

This document firstly compiles the rules set out in the legislative framework of the Dublin system. Secondly, it aims to provide recommendations on how to enhance practical cooperation between Member States in order to improve the implementation of Dublin transfers.

This practical guide aims to provide guidance to case officers when examining the application of cessation clauses and to policy officers as well when implementing national workflows in the context of the cessation process.