Asylum Registration in Aden Area

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Asylum-seeker registration in the Aden area, as explained on UNHCR Yemen's 'Asylum in Yemen' help pages; registered persons hold an asylum-seeker certificate or ID.

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https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-aden-area/
Help Yemen / Asylum in Yemen / Registration in Aden Area
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-aden-area/
How do I register as an asylum-seeker?
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-aden-area/
Ensure your asylum-seeker certificate or ID is always valid to access services.

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Non-Somalis in the Aden area contact the UNHCR Sub Office, while Somalis use the listed IPNA registration centres; previous registration elsewhere does not automatically transfer the claim.

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Aden FAQ, "How do I register as an asylum-seeker?"
Non-Somalis : Contact the UNHCR Sub Office in Aden. Call the registration hotline 771 070 364 for an appointment. Somalis : Visit the nearest IPNA registration centre in Basateen-Aden , Al Mukalla , or Kharaz Camp for assistance.
Aden FAQ, "What if I was registered as a refugee in another country?"
If you were previously registered as a refugee in another country: Bring your previous refugee/asylum certificates. Your asylum claim in Yemen will be processed again, taking into account your circumstances and reasons for moving.

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

Non-Somalis call the Aden registration hotline for an appointment; Somalis visit an IPNA registration centre in Basateen-Aden, Al Mukalla or Kharaz Camp.

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Aden FAQ, "How do I register as an asylum-seeker?"
Non-Somalis : Contact the UNHCR Sub Office in Aden. Call the registration hotline 771 070 364 for an appointment. Somalis : Visit the nearest IPNA registration centre in Basateen-Aden , Al Mukalla , or Kharaz Camp for assistance.

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

An asylum-seeker certificate is valid for one year. An expired unrenewed document can block UNHCR services and assistance and may lead to deactivation after six months.

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Aden FAQ 1, "What document will I receive as an asylum-seeker?"
You will receive an asylum-seeker certificate valid for one year.
Aden FAQ 3, "What happens if I do not renew my expired certificate/ID card?"
You will not be able to access UNHCR services or assistance. UNHCR will deactivate your record if your document is not renewed within six months of expiry.

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

Use the UNHCR helpline in Aden (UNHCR hotline 771 070 368; registration line 771 070 364), open Sunday-Wednesday 8:00-16:00 and Thursday 8:00-14:30; calls are confidential and an SMS call-back can be requested. All UNHCR and partner services are free of charge.

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https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-aden-area/
Questions about your rights, obligations and available services in Yemen? Call the UNHCR helpline in Aden UNHCR helpline in Aden UNHCR hotline: 771 070 368 UNHCR : 771 070 368 Registration: 771 070 364 Operating days and hours: Sunday to Wednesday 8:00 – 16:00 Thursday 8:00 – 14:30 All calls are confidential and you can request a call-back via SMS
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-aden-area/
All services provided by UNHCR and its partner services are FREE of charge!

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Asylum Registration in Aden Area

What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

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