In response to Movement Control Orders and public health advice provided by the Government of Malaysia, most UNHCR services, including resettlement, are carried out remotely(via telephone or video call) to protect the health of refugees as well as UNHCR personnel.
International travel has been heavily impacted by COVID-19, affecting the departure of accepted refugees, including those in Malaysia.
While these changes have resulted in remote interviews, resettlement eligibility criteria and processes remain the same.
If you are preliminarily identified for resettlement, the Durable Solutions Unit (DSU) may contact you by telephone, if additional information is required to complete a resettlement processing eligibility assessment.
In response to Movement Control Orders and public health advice provided by the Government of Malaysia, most UNHCR services, including resettlement, are carried out remotely (via telephone or video call) to protect the health of refugees as well as UNHCR personnel.International travel has been heavily impacted by COVID-19, affecting the departure of accepted refugees, including those in Malaysia.While these changes have resulted in remote interviews, resettlement eligibility criteria and processes remain the same.Resettlement is not a right. Registration or granting of refugee status by UNHCR does not mean an individual will be referred for resettlement.Resettlement remains a protection tool for highly vulnerable refugees. Identification for potential resettlement submission will continue to be based on individual protection needs.The submission of a case for resettlement consideration is contingent on many factors, including the severity of individual protection needs, the protection environment, the position of the host country and the availability of resettlement places.If you are preliminarily identified for resettlement, the Durable Solutions Unit (DSU) may contact you by telephone, if additional information is required to complete a resettlement processing eligibility assessment.
In response to Movement Control Orders and public health advice provided by the Government of Malaysia, most UNHCR services, including resettlement, are carried out remotely (via telephone or video call) to protect the health of refugees as well as UNHCR personnel.
You cannot apply for this service as it is not provided by your country.