Asylum Registration in Sana'a

YemenHumanitarian protection

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

Asylum/refugee registration: new arrivals register directly with the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA), which collects basic information and may later call them for full registration; registered persons hold a refugee or asylum-seeker ID.

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https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-sanaa/
New arrivals must register directly with the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA). The BRA collects basic information and may contact you later for full registration.
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-sanaa/
To renew your refugee or asylum-seeker ID:

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

It covers people who have arrived in Sana'a and wish to apply for asylum; migrants are directed to seek assistance from IOM instead.

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https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-sanaa/
If you have arrived in Sana’a in Yemen and wish to apply for asylum, you need to:
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-sanaa/
Migrants may seek assistance from IOM instead.

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

New arrivals register at the BRA in the IPNA compound, Sabein District, Khawlan Street, Sana’a City. Opening hours are Saturday–Wednesday, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM.

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Sana'a FAQ 2, "Where is the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA) located?"
The BRA registration center is in the IPNA compound , located in the Sabein District , Khawlan Street, Sana’a City. Working hours: Saturday to Wednesday, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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

The BRA provides registration and renewal, replacement of lost or damaged IDs, file transfers, child registration, family-file changes and reactivation of inactive files. The official source does not state a general residence or work right during processing.

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Sana'a FAQ 3, "What services does the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA) offer?"
The BRA provides: Registration and renewal of documents for refugees and asylum-seekers. Replacement of lost or damaged IDs. File transfers between Sana’a and Aden. Registration of children to parents’ cases (requires a birth certificate). Separation or merging of family files. Reactivation of inactive files due to missed appointments.

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

Use the UNHCR helpline in Sana'a (hotline 712 225 038, Sunday-Wednesday 8:00-16:00, Thursday 8:00-14:30; calls confidential, SMS call-back available) and the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA) within the Immigration, Passports and Naturalization Authority (IPNA). 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-sanaa/
Call the UNHCR helpline in Sana’a UNHCR helpline in Sana’a UNHCR Hotline: 712 225 038 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-sanaa/
Visit the Bureau of Refugee Affairs (BRA) within the Immigration, Passports, and Naturalization Authority (IPNA).
https://help.unhcr.org/yemen/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/registration-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-sanaa/
All services provided by UNHCR and its partner services are FREE of charge!

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Asylum Registration in Sana'a

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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