Compilers’ manual for statistics on Enforcement of Immigration Legislation (EIL statistics) – 2026 edition
The manual provides guidance to compilers of the European statistics on asylum and managed migration, specifically in the area of Enforcement of Immigration Legislation (EIL), including statistics on returns of third-country nationals. It is intended as a practical reference document for national authorities tasked with data compilation. The manual includes methodological guidance and the practical instructions for preparing and transmitting statistics to Eurostat.