IOM Slovakia continues to strengthen awareness of its long-standing Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme, which supports migrants who wish to return to their country of origin but lack the necessary residence permit or financial means to do so. The AVRR programme offers a dignified, safe, and fully voluntary solution for individuals in vulnerable situations, and all services provided under the programme are free of charge.

To better present the scope and benefits of this assistance, a new animated explainer video has been published, clearly outlining the key steps of the return process:

In addition, a set of ten branded visuals/posters was created to promote these services in a clear and friendly way:

The designs were published on IOM Slovakia’s social media channels.

Overview of AVRR services

Services offered through the programme include:

• Assistance with obtaining travel documents
• Purchase of flight tickets to the country of origin
• Provision of pocket money before departure
• Post-arrival support in selected countries, including reintegration assistance

Target groups eligible for AVRR include:

• Migrants without valid residence permits
• Asylum seekers who decide to withdraw their application
• Individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected

Key advantages of the AVRR approach:

• The return is fully voluntary, dignified, and safe
• All assistance is provided free of charge
• Reintegration assistance may be available after return in cooperation with IOM missions in the countries of origin

Learn more

For further information, IOM Slovakia invites visitors to explore the dedicated AVRR website at www.avr.iom.sk. The site provides detailed content on:

• The programme’s structure and purpose
• Relevant Slovak legislation
• Downloadable brochures, statistics, and infographics
• Reintegration support and country-specific options

Contact

For enquiries related to the AVRR programme:

📞 0850 211 262
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Voluntary return and reintegration in the country of origin (individual project)
The project is co-funded by the European Union from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Home Affairs Funds.