Funding for Voluntary Return of Third-Country Nationals to their Country of Origin or Onward Migration to a Willing Third Country (Hessen Funding Guideline)

The State of Hessen funds third-country nationals residing in Hessen who wish to voluntarily return to their country of origin or a third country outside the EU willing to receive them. The aim is to enable a self-determined and dignified departure and sustainable reintegration. The funding is aimed at asylum seekers, persons obliged to leave the country, and those with specific humanitarian residence permits, as well as their family members.

The funding includes financial support directly related to the voluntary, permanent return to the country of origin or onward migration to a third country willing to receive them. This includes covering travel costs as well as measures for reintegration and building an existence in the destination country.

Funding is provided in the form of a grant, the amount of which depends on the type of measure and the country of origin. The maximum funding amount varies depending on marital status and specific needs. It is a one-time support aimed at covering the necessary costs for departure and reintegration.

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain personal and procedural conditions. These include proving destitution, waiving certain legal statuses, and committing to permanent departure. Additionally, notification obligations and rules for reclaiming granted funds must be observed.

The application procedure is clearly structured and allows for applications to be submitted to various authorities in Hessen. It includes the creation of a funding plan, the decision by the Regional Councils, and specific proof obligations for the use of funds.

The funding is based on the Guideline of the State of Hessen for the Promotion of Voluntary Return of Third-Country Nationals. It is part of Hessen's migration policy and complements existing federal and state programs. The guideline came into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette of the State of Hessen and is subject to regular evaluation.