How to apply for asylum in Estonia?

If you are afraid to return to your home country or the country where you lived previously because of violence, persecution, or war, or you are in danger of suffering serious harm in that country, you can apply for asylum in Estonia.

In Estonia, the asylum procedure is managed by the Estonian authorities according to the national rules and regulations and with trained and competent national officials specialized in asylum matters.

UNHCR is not involved in the processing of asylum applications in Estonia.


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