Menedékjogosult

Menedékjogosult is a Hungarian legal term referring to a person who has been recognized by the state as deserving international protection. This status is granted to individuals who have been recognised as refugees under the 1951 Refugee Convention or as recipients of subsidiary protection, and, in certain circumstances, those covered by temporary protection. The recognition is part of Hungary’s asylum system, aligned with international obligations and national law.

A family of rights typically accompanies the status. A menedékjogosult is ordinarily allowed to reside in Hungary and may gain access to essential services and opportunities needed for integration, such as access to the labor market, health care, education for dependents, and certain social support measures. The exact rights and their scope depend on the form of international protection granted and on subsequent legal developments. A travel document for protection holders may be issued, and family reunification can be pursued under applicable rules.

Processwise, the status is granted after an asylum application is examined by the competent authorities. If protection is refused, remedies such as administrative or judicial appeals are available. The status can be reviewed or revoked under specific conditions, and there are procedures for renewing or adjusting residence permissions. The term distinguishes those who have been recognised as needing protection (menedékjogosult) from those who have not yet obtained such status (asylum seekers).