Voluntary Return (Travel Assistance)
The state of Schleswig-Holstein supports foreign nationals who are obliged or willing to depart the country through grants for voluntary return. The program provides subsidies for travel assistance, medical care, and initial start-up aid to bridge the first phase after arrival. It aims to enable humane return and reduce public social burdens.
Who is Funded
The program for voluntary return with travel assistance supports foreign nationals who are obliged or willing to depart the country and are under the jurisdiction of a Schleswig-Holstein immigration authority. The aim is to enable a humane and dignified return to the home country or the state obligated to receive them and to increase the number of voluntary departures.
Geographic Coverage
The funding targets individuals whose competent immigration authority is located in Schleswig-Holstein and enables return to any state obligated to receive them, including other EU member states.
Objective
The guideline pursues the primary objective of strengthening voluntary departure as the preferred form of terminating residence and increasing the number and proportion of voluntary departures. Furthermore, it aims to enable a humane return in dignity and reduce public social burdens.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to €500 for single travelers, plus €300 start-up aid; up to €150 per additional family member, maximum €1,500 per family.
Open Until:
31.03.2025
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)
Sectors:
Service Sector, Social Enterprises
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Interior, Municipal Affairs, Housing and Sport
Managed By:
State Office for Immigration and Refugees Schleswig-Holstein (LaZuF)