Zone D Attente

A relative held in a waiting zone at a French airport? Refusal of entry, 4 to 20 days, the judge, your rights, asylum at the border, the 48-hour appeal and what the new EU return rules change.

The EU border procedure has applied in France since 12 June 2026: 7 days of screening, asylum decided within 12 weeks, return without entry. Your rights and what to do.