Background information
A withdrawal can be implicit or explicit. Explicit withdrawal happens when the applicant explicitly informs the administration that they wish to withdraw their application (Article 27 APD (recast) ‘Procedure in the event of withdrawal of the application’). The applicant’s request, generally, needs to be recorded in writing. A withdrawal is implicit when the applicant abandons the asylum procedure without informing the authorities. For information about implicit withdrawal see topic ‘Application can be considered as implicitly withdrawn or abandoned’.
Explain these messages to the applicant during the first contact (making) and registration/lodging:
- An applicant can terminate their application for international protection at any time, for example, if they decide to return to their country of origin. This is called explicit withdrawal.
Explain these additional messages to the applicant during the registration/lodging:
- After the application is explicitly withdrawn, the examination procedure ends. Consequently, the access to rights that are provided to applicants, including the right to remain in the Member State will end (unless there are other grounds for staying in the country).
- To withdraw the application, the applicant needs to express the intention to withdraw their application. Explain how this can be done.
- The possibility to receive assistance with the voluntary return (for more information, see topic ‘Voluntary return’).