Central

The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for:

• Overall legislation and policies;
• Criteria for citizenship;
• Establishing visa criteria;
• Issuing residence permits;
• The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs; and
• State Border Guard.

Local

Local municipalities are responsible for:

• Providing information to  the central government that is relevant for granting asylum or residence permit;

• Providing care and education to the dependents of refugees or asylum seekers.
  

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of the Interior

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs

Sources

Immigration Law

Asylum Law