Dublin Procedures
Understanding “Take Charge” and “Take Back” requests
If you have an application in another country = Take Back Request
If you do not have an application in another country = Take Charge Request
Time limits for these cases:
| ‘Take Charge’ | Time Limits |
|---|---|
| ‘Take Charge’ request from Ireland to another State | three months from your application date |
| Decision by requested State | two months |
| Urgent reply requested | not longer than one month |
| ‘Take Back’ | Time Limits |
|---|---|
| ‘Take Back’ request from Ireland to another State | within two months of a Eurodac hit |
| Evidence with no Eurodac hit | within three months of Ireland becoming aware |
| Response from requested State | no later than one month |
| Response if request based on Eurodac data | two weeks |
If the other State does not respond, this is tantamount to acceptance.
What happens if your application is transferred to another Member State?
If you are to be transferred to another State, you will be informed in writing.
The transfer of your application will take place as soon as possible and within six months of the date of acceptance by the other Member State.
Family Members: If your application is to be considered in another Member State, the applications of your family members may also be transferred, even if their applications were not made in that state.
Dependent Persons: If you are a dependent person of or you are responsible for dependents that are legally resident in a Member State, you may be kept or brought together.
Appeals: Appeals must be made to IPAT within 10 working days. An appeal will suspend the transfer until an outcome is reached.
