Last Change:
08/11/2025
Ordinance No. 1 on Asylum relating to Procedure
Original names of the law: Ordonnance No. 1 sur l’asile relative à la procédure
Year: 1999
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum
Description
The Ordinance No. 1 on procedural aspects provides a framework for managing the procedural elements of asylum applications in Switzerland. It outlines the steps to be followed by both the applicants and the authorities involved, for determining refugee status. The ordinance covers the submission of asylum requests, the required documentation, and the responsibilities of the applicants during the process, including their duty to cooperate with authorities and provide accurate information.
Selected provisions
Asylum Ordinance No. 1 on procedural aspects - Generic