European Migration Network

The Ad-Hoc Queries represent a system on the basis of which the EU Member States may exchange relevant information for the policy making, legislation preparation and drafting or on other strategic topics. These are exchanged in an accelerated and concise manner and following the set rules. Compilations of EMN Ad-Hoc Queries can be found grouped on the central EMN website in the following broad thematic categories:

• Border

• Economic Migration

• EU Acquis

• Family Reunification

• Illegal Migration

• Integration

• Protection

• Residence

• Return

• Students

• Trafficking

• Visas

• Miscellaneous

The rules and the form for launching the Ad-Hoc Query are available here:

Vade-mecum for European Migration Network Ad-Hoc Queries (140 kB)

In case you would like to launch an Ad-Hoc Query relevant for policy making, legislation preparation or other strategic documents elaboration with the aim to get information on best practices or lessons learned from all or selected EU Member States, do not hesitate to contact .