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Annex III point 7High-risk domain

AI in migration, asylum and border control

A legal and fundamental-rights driven overview for AI systems in migration, asylum and border control.

Annex III point 7 requires careful interpretation because affected persons are often vulnerable and decisions can have major consequences.

Scope according to the guidelines

The routes are polygraphs, risk assessment for entry/stay, assistance with asylum/visa/residence applications and detecting/recognising/identifying persons.

Classification question

Is AI used to support access, stay, application assessment or identification in a migration context?

What to document

Intended purpose and context of use.
Why Article 6(2) and Annex III do or do not apply.
Whether the Article 6(3) filter may apply, and whether profiling blocks it.
Which provider and deployer obligations are triggered.

Fundamental rights review

Use this route for careful high-risk and fundamental-rights analysis.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for classification, evidence and next steps under Annex III.

When should migration and asylum be assessed under Annex III?

The routes are polygraphs, risk assessment for entry/stay, assistance with asylum/visa/residence applications and detecting/recognising/identifying persons. The practical starting question is: Is AI used to support access, stay, application assessment or identification in a migration context?

Which use cases are included in Migration, asylum and border control management?

This domain page expands the main routes: Risk assessment for entry or stay, Assistance with asylum, visa and residence applications and Detecting, recognising or identifying persons. For each system, check the intended purpose, the output and the impact on access, rights or safety.

What should be documented before obligations are determined?

Document the intended purpose, use context, relevant Annex III route, Article 6(3) assessment, any profiling, provider/deployer roles and the required safeguards.