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Practical Guide

I have a situation related to: Undocumented aid emergency

The Constitution guarantees every person in distress a right to minimum vital standards (art. 12 Cst), regardless of their status. Persons without status (NEM, expired permits, undocumented immigrants) are entitled to minimal emergency assistance: collective accommodation, food, urgent medical care, clothing, etc.

Verified sources on 2026-04-07.

# Applicable Law Provisions

Critical Deadlines

  1. Constitution of the minimal fileimmediate
  2. Request to the cantonal emergency assistance authoritywithin 24 to 72 hours (Cst 12 / LASV (VD) / LIASI (GE))
  3. Evaluation and decisiongenerally a few days to 30 days
  4. Administrative remedy and support from a relief organization30 days from notification (Cst 12 / cantonal procedural law)

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