Voluntary return

World

More than 1,000 people returned voluntarily to Syria from Germany

The Nomad Today 6/14/20

Because of the "persistently difficult security situation," voluntary return to Syria is not currently being promoted, according to government information.

Finland

391 asylum seekers from 35 countries got assistance for voluntary return in 2019

The Nomad Today 1/3/20

Obtaining refugee status or another form of international protection is a process that can take months or even years. However, when asylum seekers request help for voluntary return, the authorities…

Finland

Iraqi Government is "prepared" to receive convicted persons back

The Nomad Today 2/21/19

Permanent Secretary Ilkka Salmi and Finland's Roving Ambassador to Iraq Päivi Laine visited Iraq from 17 to 19 February

Finland

7,900 rejected asylum seekers remain in Finnish reception centers

The Nomad Today 2/1/19

In 2018 there were a total of 646 people who chose to return voluntarily to their countries of origin, most of them to Iraq

Finland

Finland offers up to 5,000 euros of aid to Afghans, Iraqis and Somalis who return home in 2019

The Nomad Today 12/31/18

This amount can be granted in the form of in-kind assistance and in cash.