Humanitarian protection — asylum and refugee routes
Humanitarian routes grant residence on the basis of protection needs, not economic factors. This site does not provide legal advice on humanitarian claims — consult a regulated lawyer or UNHCR-recognised organisation.
Typical characteristics
- Grounded in the 1951 Refugee Convention or national protection statutes.
- Typically requires applicant to be physically in the destination or at its frontier.
- Different rules for temporary protection vs. refugee status vs. subsidiary protection.
- Always seek regulated legal representation.