Following the national selection procedures, the authorities of the resettlement country reach a conclusion on each case. This determines whether the refugee is admitted under the national programme. The conclusion is normally communicated through the relevant authorities. The time required to reach a conclusion varies depending on the country and the procedures in place.
*The term "Conclusion" has been used as a neutral term to reflect the diversity of national resettlement procedures across EU+ countries. The legal form and timing of formal decisions differ between national systems, and not all countries adopt a formal decision on admission before departure. The term "Conclusion" therefore provides a common description applicable across different national procedures.
If a case is accepted for admission, the process continues towards the pre-departure and travel phases. Depending on the type of admission, the refugee may later receive international protection or humanitarian status under national law.
A refused admission does not necessarily affect the refugee’s status in the country of asylum, but it means that the specific application has not been approved. Depending on the national system and the circumstances of the case, there may be possibilities for reconsideration or referral to another resettlement country at a later stage.
In some situations, the procedure may also be brought to an end before a final conclusion is reached, for example if a case is withdrawn or can no longer be processed under the applicable national framework.