Luxembourg Records 184 Asylum and 125 Temporary Protection Requests in October

Luxembourg saw a steady rise in asylum activity in October 2025, according to new data released by the Directorate of Immigration. The country registered 184 applications for international protection during the month, an increase from 154 in September but still well below the 254 applications recorded in October of the previous year. Over the first ten months of 2025, Luxembourg has received 1,516 asylum requests, slightly fewer than the 1,562 registered over the same period in 2024, indicating a modest overall decline.

Applicants in October came from a wide range of countries, with Eritrea topping the list with 27 individuals seeking protection. Syria followed with 18 applicants, while Somalia and Sudan each recorded twelve. Ten people from Venezuela submitted applications, along with nine from both Afghanistan and Algeria. Smaller numbers arrived from Iraq, Turkey and Ukraine. Looking at the cumulative figures for 2025 through the end of October, Eritrea remained the largest country of origin with 286 applicants, followed by Syria with 176. Other significant groups included nationals from Algeria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Turkey, Colombia, Somalia, Morocco and Ukraine, reflecting diverse and continued geopolitical pressures around the world.

In addition to asylum requests, Luxembourg also registered 125 applications for temporary protection in October, nearly identical to the 123 recorded the previous month. Since January, the country has received 958 applications for this status. Ukrainian nationals continued to make up the overwhelming majority of these cases, with 114 applications submitted in October alone. Year-to-date, Ukrainians accounted for 881 requests, representing 92% of all temporary protection claims. The remaining applications came from a mix of countries, including Algeria, Morocco, Armenia, India and others.

The latest figures underscore Luxembourg’s ongoing role as a destination for people seeking safety amid conflict, instability and humanitarian crises. While overall asylum numbers remain relatively stable, the continuing dominance of Ukrainian applicants in temporary protection reflects the lasting impact of the war and the Grand Duchy’s continued commitment to providing refuge.
Ministry of Home Affairs - The Luxembourg Government

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