Asylum is legal protection given by a country to a person who has fled danger in another country. People who seek asylum may be escaping war, persecution, or serious threats. They request safety and protection in a new place. Governments review and decide on these requests.

Asylum is requested at borders, airports, or within countries that accept asylum claims. It is recognized in many parts of the world. Countries have systems and laws to handle asylum applications.

Modern asylum systems developed mainly in the 20th century, especially after World War II. International agreements describe how asylum should be handled. Asylum continues to be part of migration and legal systems today.