Published: 09.07.2026
In 2025, Germany’s interior minister ordered border authorities to refuse entry to migrants without documents, including asylum seekers. German courts found such refusals unlawful in some cases and stated that asylum applications had to be accepted.
According to the source, Germany is applying stricter border controls to people without documents, while courts have already imposed limits on some refusals. For anyone planning to enter without a complete set of documents and seek asylum, this increases the risk of delays, refusal at the border and litigation. The measure primarily affects asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants arriving through neighboring EU countries. People considering this route should pay close attention to current entry requirements and carry supporting documents.