Protection and legal stay
Asylum and Legal Stay
Start with the country handling your case. Each country hub explains protection, refusal, appeal, removal and possible legal-stay questions, then directs you to the application guide where procedure is the issue.
Choose the country dealing with your case
Use the country where you are applying, where your permission was issued or where you received the decision. A deadline in an official notice takes priority over collecting documents.
Country guide
Spain
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Germany
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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United Kingdom
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Canada
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Italy
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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France
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Ireland
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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United States
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Belgium
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Netherlands
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
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Portugal
Protection, refusal, appeal, legal-stay and removal guidance for Nigerians.
Official-source route pages
Detailed protection and legal-stay guides
Sober official-source pages for people who need to understand asylum, legal stay questions, and where to seek qualified help.
Belgium
Asylum and Legal Stay in Belgium for Nigerians
Identify the Belgian authority and document first, then use the correct guide for protection, appeal, legal status or a limited residence route.
Canada
Asylum and Legal Stay in Canada for Nigerians
Clear Canada guidance for Nigerians who need refugee protection, received a refusal, face removal, lost temporary status or need to check restoration, humanitarian relief or a temporary resident permit.
France
Asylum and Legal Stay in France for Nigerians
A practical France hub for Nigerians dealing with asylum, an OFPRA refusal, a CNDA appeal, an OQTF, expired status or victim protection.
Germany
Asylum and Legal Stay in Germany for Nigerians
Find Nigerian-focused guidance on asylum applications, BAMF refusals, Duldung, identity cooperation, residence options, training and employment in Germany.