How and where can I apply for asylum in Spain?
- If you are in Spain, you must make an appointment at an authorised Immigration Office or Police Station. More information on how to apply for asylum within the Spanish territory here.
- If you are at a port, airport or the land borders of Ceuta or Melilla, inform the National Police or Civil Guard that you want to apply for asylum. Find more information here.
- If you are in an Immigration Detention Facility (CIE) or a prison in Spain, inform the management of the facility that you want to apply for asylum. Find more information here.
You can apply for asylum at any time once you are in Spain. However, it is advisable to do so as soon as possible and preferably within one month of arriving. You can also apply for asylum if the situation that is preventing you from returning to your country occurs while you are in Spain or any other foreign country, even if you have been outside your country for a long time.
