Last Change:
06/02/2025
Asylum Ordinance No. 2 on Financial Matters
Year: 1999
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection
Description
The Asylum Ordinance No. 2 on Financial Matters sets out the financial regulations and procedures governing the support provided to asylum seekers and individuals in need of protection. The ordinance details how financial assistance is distributed to asylum seekers, including provisions for essential living expenses such as accommodation, food, healthcare, and personal needs. It also outlines the conditions under which financial aid can be adjusted, reduced, or withheld, particularly in cases where asylum seekers do not meet the required cooperation or integration expectations. Cantonal authorities are responsible for implementing the financial provisions, and the ordinance establishes guidelines for their interaction with federal institutions to ensure uniformity across regions.