EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR ASYLUM • Under the QR, the applicant has specific obligations in relation to the substantiation of their nationality or country of former habitual residence using any documentation that may be at their disposal ( 37). This obligation already exists under the QD (recast) ( 38). • Under the APD (recast), an accelerated procedure may be applied where:  ‘the applicant has misled the authorities by presenting false information or documents or by withholding relevant information or documents with respect to his or her identity and/or nationality that could have had a negative impact on the decision; or’ ( 39)  ‘it is likely that, in bad faith, the applicant has destroyed or disposed of an identity or travel document that would have helped establish his or her identity or nationality;’ ( 40). • Under the APR, the determining authorities have the obligation to accelerate the examination of applications where the applicant has intentionally misled the authorities, in particular in relation to the identification of their identity and nationality, under certain conditions ( 41). • Under the APR, when an applicant claims not to have a nationality, this fact should be ‘clearly registered pending the determination of whether the individual is stateless’ ( 42). • The determination and verification of the nationality of the applicant may be a reason for the competent authority to consider the detention and the application of alternatives to detention for an applicant ( 43). Identifying the country of nationality of the applicant (or of habitual residence for stateless applicants) is necessary in all applications. However, the extent of the assessment may differ depending on the country of origin and the elements presented in the individual case. Related EUAA publication For further information on the impact of nationality (or lack thereof) on procedural aspects, see EASO, Practical Guide on Registration – Lodging of applications for international protection, December 2021. In addition to being key to the examination of the asylum application, the identification of nationality early in the procedure may allow for the correct application of other procedures, such as family reunification and resettlement, and return procedures. (37) (38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) Article 4(2)(b)(v) and (vi) QR. Article 4(2) QD (recast). Article 31(8)(c) APD (recast). Article 31(8)(d) APD (recast). Article 42(1)(c) APR. Article 27(2) APR. Article 8(3)(a) of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast), (OJ L 180, 29.6.2013); Article 10(4)(a) of Directive (EU) 2024/1346 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (OJ L, 2024/1346, 22.5.2024). 14