To apply to the ECHR, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a victim of a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights by one of the 46 member States.
• All domestic remedies must have been exhausted, meaning you must have pursued your case through the highest courts available in your country.
• The application must be lodged within 4 months from the final decision of the highest domestic court.
• The violation must be:
  • Committed by a public authority (e.g. police, courts, government).
  • Within the jurisdiction of a State party to the Convention.

📄 2. Required Documents for ECHR Application

You must submit:

• A fully completed application form (not just a letter).
• Copies of all relevant documents and decisions related to your case (e.g. judgments, appeals).
• If you're represented by a lawyer:
  • Authority form signed by you.
  • A copy of the lawyer’s authority to act on your behalf.
• Translations are not required at the application stage.

❌ 3. Common Reasons for Rejection of Applications

Applications may be rejected if:

• They are incomplete (e.g. missing documents or information).
• Filed after the 4-month deadline.
• Domestic remedies have not been exhausted.
• The case is substantially the same as one already examined by the Court.
• The complaint is manifestly ill-founded or lacks a significant disadvantage.