Asylum and International Protection: Your Right to Live Safely
When Fleeing is the Only Option
No one leaves their home, their family, and their history on a whim. If you have had to flee your country for fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinions, or membership in a social group, or if your life is in danger due to conflict, we know your priority is safety. You are seeking refuge, a place to breathe freely again without fear.
"Safety is not a privilege, it is a human right. We fight to make Spain your safe harbor."
A Legal Refuge
Asylum and International Protection are legal mechanisms that Spain and the European Union offer to those who cannot return to their country of origin. Requesting asylum allows you to remain legally in Spain while your case is reviewed, and if granted, it provides you with lasting protection and full rights.
Committed Defense
At Legal & Cloud, we handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and legal rigor:
- Interview Preparation: We thoroughly prepare you for the asylum interview, helping you structure your account clearly and coherently.
- Evidence Gathering: We assist you in searching for and presenting evidence that supports your story of persecution.
- Legal Appeals: If your application is denied, we do not give up. We file the necessary appeals before the National Court to defend your right.
The Destination: A Life Without Fear
Asylum returns to you something you should never have lost: peace. It allows you to rebuild your life, work, and live with the certainty that you are protected by law.
Procedure Information
📋 Requirements and Grounds
You may request international protection if:
- You fear being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinions, or membership in a particular social group
- Your life, safety, or freedom are in danger due to generalized violence, armed conflict, or systematic violation of human rights
Types of Protection:
- Asylum (refugee status): For individual persecution for the aforementioned reasons
- Subsidiary Protection: For persons in armed conflicts or situations of generalized violence
- Humanitarian Reasons: Exceptional circumstances that make return impossible
Rights During the Process:
- Provisional authorization to remain in Spain
- Free legal assistance
- Interpreter if necessary
- Access to basic social services
- Right to work after 6 months if no decision has been made
📄 Process and Documentation
How to Apply:
- At the border or airport: Upon arrival in Spain, before border authorities
- Already in Spain: Office of Asylum and Refuge (OAR) in Madrid or designated Police Stations
- Deadline: As soon as possible after arriving in Spain (1 month recommended)
Required Documentation:
- Passport or identity document (if available)
- Written explanation of the grounds for persecution
- Any evidence that supports your account:
- Medical reports
- Photographs
- Press articles
- Official documents from the country of origin
- Testimonies
Process:
- Application submission
- Fingerprinting and data collection
- In-depth interview (crucial)
- Case review
- Decision (may take months)
If Granted:
- Residence card
- Work authorization
- Travel document
- Access to social services
- Family reunification
- Path toward Spanish nationality (5 years)
Appeals:
- Possibility of appeal in case of denial
- Legal assistance throughout the entire process
You are not alone. Trust us to defend your right to a safe future.
Official Information: Ministry of the Interior - Office of Asylum and Refuge