Germany subsequent asylum applications
Germany subsequent asylum applications stood at 1,308 persons in Sep 2026, according to Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). It is one of the indicators in the Asylum and integration (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Asylum and integration (monthly) table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total asylum applications | 6,584 | 6,045 | 5,281 | 5,806 | 7,881 | 8,826 | 10,223 | 10,276 | 11,442 | 10,625 | |
| Subsequent applications and further information | 1,308 | 1,279 | 970 | 1,539 | 2,325 | 2,682 | 3,242 | 3,289 | 3,793 | 4,094 | |
| Initial applications | 5,276 | 4,766 | 4,311 | 4,267 | 5,556 | 6,144 | 6,981 | 6,987 | 7,649 | 6,531 |
Understanding germany subsequent asylum applications
This specific subset captures applications lodged by individuals whose initial asylum claims in Germany have already resulted in a final negative decision or withdrawal, but who now present new legal grounds, changed personal circumstances, or newly discovered evidence to reopen their case. It measures secondary pressure on the system, separating renewed legal efforts from the influx of newly arrived individuals. This count does not include appeals against a recent negative decision in the administrative courts; it strictly counts new administrative filings after the original legal process has concluded. Consequently, this group has typically resided in the country longer than the initial applicants forming the rest of the total aggregate.
Because subsequent claims are often triggered by shifting conditions in the country of origin or changes in domestic legal interpretations, period-on-period comparisons can show sudden spikes unlinked to seasonal migration patterns. A year-on-year perspective helps smooth out these event-driven administrative clusters. Data revisions are rare, as these applications are typically lodged directly at central administrative offices by individuals already known to the system, ensuring prompt digital entry. Analysts use this measure to track the persistence of caseloads rather than new demographic inflows, noting that a high volume here indicates complex, long-running cases rather than border pressure.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include judicial appeals against a rejected application?
- No, court appeals are part of the original ongoing proceeding. This counts entirely new administrative applications after previous procedures have completely finished.
- Are children born to rejected asylum seekers counted here?
- If parents with a closed case file an application for a newborn, it can be categorized here or as a family application depending on exact legal circumstances.
- Does a subsequent application automatically halt deportation?
- Not necessarily; the immediate suspensive effect on removal procedures is not guaranteed and depends on a preliminary review of the new evidence.