Wie lange habe ich Zeit für eine Beschwerde gegen die Überstellung?

Zwei Wochen ab Zustellung der Überstellungsentscheidung (§ 16 Abs 2 Z 3 BFA-VG). Die Beschwerde schützt nicht automatisch vor der Überstellung. Melden Sie sich sofort.

Was passiert, wenn ich nicht rechtzeitig überstellt werde?

Der zuständige Staat muss Sie innerhalb bestimmter Fristen übernehmen. Läuft die Frist ab, wird in der Regel Österreich zuständig und entscheidet inhaltlich. Ob die Frist wirklich abgelaufen ist, klären wir vorher mit dem BFA.

Gilt die Dublin-III-Verordnung noch?

Für neue Verfahren nicht. Seit 12. Juni 2026 gilt die Asyl- und Migrationsmanagementverordnung. Für ältere Verfahren können Übergangsbestimmungen gelten.

Dublin Procedure | Immigration Lawyer Vienna

In short

In the EU, only one country decides on an application for asylum.
Since 12 June 2026 this is governed by the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation, still commonly called Dublin.
Against the transfer decision: an appeal (Beschwerde) within two weeks.
If the transfer deadline expires, Austria usually becomes responsible.

Responsibility

What it is about

In the EU, only one country is supposed to decide on an application for asylum. If, before entering Austria, you already applied for asylum in another member state, gave your fingerprints there or received a visa from there, the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) first checks which country is responsible. Since 12 June 2026 this is governed by the new EU Asylum and Migration Management Regulation, which replaced the Dublin III Regulation. People still commonly speak of the Dublin procedure.

Procedure

How the procedure works

A match in the EURODAC database, or a visa issued by another country
The BFA sends a request to the other member state (consultation procedure)
Interview: you can state your position on this. Family in Austria, illness or particular vulnerability must be taken into account.
Decision: either your procedure is admitted in Austria, or the BFA orders your transfer to the other country.

Negative decision

What you can do

You can lodge an appeal (Beschwerde) against the transfer order with the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG). At two weeks the deadline is very short, and the appeal does not automatically protect you from the transfer. Please contact us immediately after the decision has been served on you.

Deadlines

If the transfer does not take place

The responsible country must take you over within certain deadlines. If the deadline expires without you having been transferred, Austria usually becomes responsible and decides on the merits of your application. Whether a deadline has really expired is something we clarify with the BFA before you take any step.

Family

My spouse has received protection in another EU country

If another member state has already granted asylum or subsidiary protection, Austria cannot grant it again. The route is then usually family reunification. If the application in the other country has not yet been decided, an application in Austria may be possible.

Questions we get asked

Dublin procedure: short answers

How long do I have to appeal against the transfer?

Two weeks from service of the transfer decision (§ 16 Abs 2 Z 3 BFA-VG). The appeal does not automatically protect you from the transfer. Please contact us immediately.

What happens if I am not transferred in time?

The responsible country must take you over within certain deadlines. If the deadline expires, Austria usually becomes responsible and decides on the merits. Whether the deadline has really expired is something we clarify with the BFA beforehand.

Does the Dublin III Regulation still apply?

Not for new procedures. Since 12 June 2026 the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation applies. Transitional provisions may apply to older procedures.

The Federal Administrative Court has dismissed my appeal. What now?

Within six weeks you can file a revision (Revision) with the Supreme Administrative Court (VwGH) or a complaint (Beschwerde) with the Constitutional Court (VfGH). Neither stops the transfer by itself: suspensive effect (aufschiebende Wirkung) must be applied for separately. Please contact us immediately once a transfer date has been set.

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