The main tasks of EASO are to develop practical cooperation in the field of asylum, to support member states subject to particular pressure, and to contribute to the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).
Euroopa Varjupaigaküsimuste Tugiameti põhiülesanded on praktilise koostöö arendamine varjupaigaküsimustes, erilise surve all olevate liikmesriikide toetamine ja Euroopa ühise varjupaigasüsteemi (CEAS) rakendamisse panustamine.