Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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The state of Lower Saxony supports refugees who wish to voluntarily return to their home country or migrate further to a third country willing to receive them. The program offers financial assistance for travel and transport costs, travel allowances, and initial aid to facilitate social and economic reintegration. It complements nationwide programs like REAG/GARP with additional individual state funding.

Who is Supported

This section describes the types of individuals eligible for support under the "Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees" program in Lower Saxony. It outlines the various legal statuses that qualify for assistance and specifies the program's geographical scope within Lower Saxony. The overarching goal is to facilitate voluntary return or further migration with a focus on sustainable reintegration.

What is Supported

This section describes the types of support funded under the "Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees" program, including travel, transport, and initial aid, as well as medically related additional costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

This chapter explains the type of financial support provided under the "Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees" program. It primarily consists of grants to cover travel costs, initial aid, and individual support services, the amount of which varies depending on the project and country of origin.

Conditions and Requirements

This chapter explains the essential conditions and requirements for applicants to receive funding under the "Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees" program. These include requirements for indigence, the declaration of voluntary departure, and the one-time utilization of aid.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application process for funding the voluntary return and further migration from Lower Saxony. It explains the submission channels, responsibilities, and accessibility of application forms and information materials.

This chapter sets forth the legal foundations and relevant documents that legitimize and regulate the implementation of the "Return and Further Migration of Foreign Refugees" program in Lower Saxony.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 6,000 EUR per family (individual aid)

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

Lower Saxony (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Refugees, Third-country nationals, Asylum seekers

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Lower Saxony Ministry of Interior and Sport

Managed By:

International Organization for Migration (IOM), Lower Saxony State Reception Authority (LAB NI)

Additional Partners:

Welfare organizations, specialized counseling centers, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Raphaelswerk, Arbeiterwohlfahrt, District Association Hildesheim-Alfeld (Leine) e.V., Micado Migration gemn. GmbH

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