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Application for asylum

Who it's for: People who come to France to seek protection as refugees; the application is registered at the prefecture.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Listed with official links only. For help with a protection claim, contact the official service or a regulated adviser.

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