Primary Legal Counselling
For Asylum Seekers
Why do I need primary legal counselling?
In case of persecution
Any person has the right to seek asylum and benefit from asylum in other countries art.14 universal declaration of human rights
For the reason that
Republic of Moldova provides protection to the persons who flee from persecution
Due to the fact
The asylum procedure is complex, it is important to receive primary legal counselling in order to understand the requirements of asylum procedure and your rights during procedure.
Important ! ! !
No asylum seeker can be expelled or returned from the border or from the territory of the Republic of Moldova
Important ! ! !
The asylum seeker has the right to benefit from legal assistance at any phase of the asylum procedure
How does a lawyer help me?
Can advise me on the reasons that form the basis of asylum application
Explains me the rights and obligations as an asylum seeker
Helps me write statements / applications / complaints
Can assist me during asylum procedure
Can prepare the file for the court
Can represent my interests before court
What do I discuss with the lawyer?
When did I leave the country of origin?
How did I get in Moldova / transit countries?
Why did I leave the country of origin?
Why I don't want to return to my country
Am i accompanied by any other family members?
What documents do I hold?
Other Information
How to find a lawyer?
Legal assistance is free
CDA
str. Vlaicu Pârcălab 8, Chișinău, Republica Moldova Tel: +373 (22) 240899 Fax: +373 (22) 240899 Hotline: +373 60574848 Email: law-center@cda.md
National Council of Legal Aid
str. Alecu Russo 1A, of. 94, Chișinău, Republica Moldova Tel: +373 (22) 310274 Fax: +373 (22) 310274 Email: aparat@cnajgs.md
Where can I submit asylum application?
Office for Asylum and IntegrationBiroul Migrație și Azil
str. Stefan cel Mare 124, et. 2, Chișinău, Republica Moldova
Northern Regional Division of the Bureau of Migration and Asylum
str. Moscovei 9, Bălți, Republica Moldova
Southern Regional Office of the Bureau of Migration and Asylum
str. Ioan Voda cel Cumplit 79, Cahul, Republica Moldova
Border Police
At any border crossing point
Police Station
Any police station where you are
In penitentiaries and places of detention
Any legal representative
Asylum procedure
The Term
Office for Asylum and Integration
The interview will take place within a term of up to 21 days
Receives asylum application
Issues temporary documents to the asylum seeker
Accommodate asylum seeker
Bureau of Migration and Refugees
Examination term of asylum application is up to 6 months
Conducts the interview
Issue decision of granting asylum or rejecting the asylum application
Important
In case you have received rejected asylum application, it is recommended to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, due to the fact that time goes on against you!
You have 30 days to challenge the decision in court