Asylum has been considered a sanctuary where an individual can be free from their persecutor. The concept of asylum has extended throughout the history of civilized society. Over time, the international community has defined what asylum is, the types of asylum that exist, the reasons why someone may seek it, and the manner in which such individuals are protected. Asylum is a form of international protection provided to individuals who seek refuge outside their country of origin because they are persecuted due to their race, religion, nationality, and political beliefs, and there is a threat to their life and freedom. An asylum seeker has the right to seek asylum in another country (the receiving state), but the receiving state independently decides whether to grant or reject that asylum, and it depends on whether the person meets the necessary requirements. States, based on their sovereignty, have the right to decide to whom they will provide asylum and under what conditions, in accordance with their own national legislation and international obligations. An asylum seeker has many rights guaranteed by international treaties, such as access to the asylum system and access to territory. There is also a prohibition on expulsion or return, as well as a prohibition on punishment if an asylum seeker enters a country from which they are seeking asylum in an unlawful manner. However, there may be measures to restrict freedom of movement as a form of punishment, but these should be exceptions rather than the rule, and such exceptions defined by national legislation.