Free legal help and representation during the asylum procedure can be provided by PIC – Legal centre for the protection of human rights and the environment. For assistance contact PIC at pic@pic.si, call 069 707 150 or +386 69 707 150 (WhatsApp, Viber).

GROUNDS / REASONS ON WHICH INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION CAN BE GRANTED -> LINK

1. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE

When you cross Slovenian border you can express your intent to apply for international protection to the Police or any other state or local authority and they will then notify the Police.

You can contact the Police by calling 113.

The Police will take you to the Police station, where they will ask you to give:

– your personal information (identification);

– describe your journey to Slovenia;

– reasons for coming to Slovenia.

If you are seeking asylum in Slovenia, you should clearly express this intent to the Police as soon as possible.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

  • you have the right to seek asylum. From the moment you express your intention to apply for international protection, you cannot be removed from the country.
  • the procedure must be conducted in a language you understand. If you do not understand, you can ask for a translator.
  • you are not obligated to sign any documents that you don’t understand. You can ask for a translator.
  • you should notify the police and other personnel if you are an unaccompanied minor or if you require special assistance: if you are a disabled person, older person, pregnant, a single parent with underage children, victim of human trafficking, person with mental ill-health, person with intellectual disability, rape victim, torture victim, victim of other forms of severe psychological, physical or sexual violence.

2. APPLYING FOR INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

After preliminary procedure at the Police station, you will be transferred to Asylum Home. Here you will be able to file your application for international protection.

Before filing your application, you will:

– receive a medical examination;

– your fingerprints and photograph will be taken.

If you are an unaccompanied minor, you will be given a legal guardian who will represent you throughout the entire asylum procedure.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

  • you have the right to information on the asylum procedure in Slovenia, on your rights and obligations as an asylum seeker.
  • all the information regarding the procedure must be given to you in a language you understand.

2.1 LODGING THE APPLICATION

During the lodging of the application  you will be asked to:

– state your personal information;

– describe your journey from your country of origin to your arrival to Slovenia;

– state your reasons for applying for international protection.

An interpreter will be present during the lodging of the application. If you have a legal guardian or a legal representative, they will also be present during the interview.

2.2 PERSONAL INTERVIEW

After you lodge your application, you will have a personal interview. In the interview you will be expected to provide detailed information about your reasons for asylum:

– detailed explanation of circumstances regarding your fear of persecution or threat to your life or freedom in your country of origin;

– documentation and evidence supporting your statements, if you have them or can obtain them.

An interpreter will be present during the interview. If you have a legal guardian or a legal representative, they will also be present during the interview.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

  • you are entitled to demand information regarding the developments of processing your application for international protection.

2.3. Negative decision and Dublin decision

If you receive a negative decision or a Dublin decision, it is very important that you obtain legal help quickly. The deadlines are extremely short, so you should contact your lawyer on the same day that you receive the decision. To get legal help:

– call PIC at 069 707 150 or +386 69 707 150 (WhatsApp, Viber);

– contact a lawyer from this list https://spvt.mp.gov.si/imenik-svetovalcev-za-azil-begunce.html.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

  • you are entitled to free legal help in court proceedings if your application for asylum is denied.