Executive Regulations of the Foreign Asylum Law Issued: Framework, Procedures, and Regularization Deadlines

Introduction

In a major legislative and institutional advancement toward organizing migration and asylum management, the Executive Regulations of the Foreign Asylum Law have been officially enacted under Prime Minister Decree No. 1568 of 2026, implementing the provisions of Law No. 164 of 2024. The issuance of these regulations marks an essential transitional phase designed to establish an integrated institutional framework that balances national security and administrative governance with human rights obligations, ensuring that the rights and duties of asylum seekers and refugees are formally structured.

Key Features and Governance Tools of the New Regulations

The Executive Regulations introduce several organizational mechanisms to improve administrative efficiency and transparency, primarily:

• Centralized Biometric Database: Developing a unified database reliant on biometric data to secure and store information regarding refugees and asylum seekers, supervised by the Ministry of Interior in coordination with the Permanent Committee for Refugee Affairs.
• Data Privacy and Protection: Absolute commitment to absolute confidentiality during data updates and processing, strictly limiting it to evaluation and support purposes in alignment with the Personal Data Protection Law.
• Dedicated Reception Offices: Expanding specialized offices designated to receive and screen applications, with a mandate for the Committee's head to present a comprehensive progress report every 3 months to the Prime Minister.

Critical Regularization Deadline for Expired Documents

The newly enacted regulations place a specific obligation on all refugees whose identity documents or residency permits expired before the effective date of this decree.

• The Allowed Period: Six (6) months starting from the enforcement date of the decree.
• Required Action: Notifying the Permanent Committee for Refugee Affairs through the official channels and methods determined by the competent committee to finalize their status in accordance with the law and its attached regulations.

Rights and Obligations Ensured by the System

The law and its executive regulations detail a comprehensive approach ensuring that basic human rights are sustained, granting refugees access to:

1. Healthcare and educational services.
2. The right to employment and fair wages under regulating conditions.
3. Freedom of belief and the practice of religious rituals.
4. The right to litigation and, if eligible, exemption from judicial fees.

Conversely, refugees are required to comply with local legislations, preserve national security and public order, and keep the competent committee informed of their permanent address and any subsequent changes.

Conclusion

The executive regulations mark a definitive step toward reinforcing justice, the rule of law, and protecting vulnerable populations. At the "Madad" initiative, we urge all refugee communities to promptly follow official legal updates and review the regulation requirements to avoid any administrative issues within the given 6-month timeframe. Our legal team remains fully prepared to answer your questions and provide necessary guidance to maintain your professional and personal stability.