Welfare and accommodation

The Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (“AsylbLG”) applies to people going through the asylum procedure. You are entitled to certain benefits that provide financial support and medical care. Further information

Once you have filed the asylum application you will be granted permission to stay temporarily. You are obliged to live in the initial reception facility for the first six weeks. After a period of no more than six weeks, asylum seekers are generally accommodated in collective accommodation (hostels). Further information