Immigrant Voluntary Return Programme

The aim of the Voluntary Return Programme is to allow immigrants to return to their country of origin. It is directed to individuals in a socially vulnerable situation or individuals who are experiencing difficulty integrating socially and wish to return to their country of origin either for personal or other reasons and to facilitate integration.

Who is eligible for this programme?

All foreigners are eligible (immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees or protected persons) who wish to return to their country of origin.

They must be experiencing economic difficulties and find themselves in a socially vulnerable situation, without sufficient economic resources to return.

They must have lived in Spain for at least six months.

They must also submit a Report on their social conditions drawn up by Social Services of the City Council (their municipality of residence or a specialised NGO)

They must submit the Voluntary Declaration form.

What benefits does the Voluntary Return Programme provide?

- This programme provides general information and counselling on the current situation in the country of origin

- It provides the beneficiary with a one-way ticket to their country of origin, including room and board.

- Any unexpected medication expenses

- An extra €50 in a travel stipend for each member of the family unit

- Economic aid to assist in integration in the country of origin

- Assistance in settling in country of origin

- Cost of travel to municipality of residence

- The cost of travel companion if required

- Training and skill-building required for labour market of country of origin, study of project viability, support actions for reintegration and follow-up of project in country of origin.

Where do I apply for this programme?

ACCEM                                                            915 32 74 78

ACOBE                                                             914 04 95 02

AESCO                                                             914 77 18 54

CARITAS ESPAÑOLA                                         914 44 10 00

CEPAIM                                                            915 48 31 63

CRE                                                                 913 35 44 16

MPDL                                                               914 29 76 44

FEDROOM                                                        913 98 23 36

OIM                                                                914 45 71 16

RESCATE                                                        914 47 28 72

CRUZ ROJA ESPAÑOLA                                    915 33 31 04

MOVIMIENTO POR LA PAZ, EL DESARME Y LA LIBERTAL      915 07 71 68

ORGANIZACIÓN INTERNACIONAL PARA LAS MIGRACIONES       915 94 36 70

If interested, please call 902 88 21 20 (free of charge) or click on the following link: www.mtin.es/es/migraciones/Integracion/Integrainmigrantes/indice.htm