European Reintegration Programme (EURP)

EURP assistance is available in the following destination countries:

Afghanistan , Egypt , Ethiopia , Albania* , Algeria , Armenia , Bangladesh , Gambia , Georgia* , Ghana , Guinea , India , Iraq , Jordan , Cameroon , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Kyrgyzstan , Colombia* , Dem. Rep. Congo (Kinshasa) , Morocco , Moldova* , Mongolia , Nepal , Nigeria , North Macedonia* , Pakistan , Senegal , Serbia* , Somalia , Sri Lanka , Syria , Tajikistan , Tunesia , Republic of Türkiye , Uzbekistan , Venezuela und Vietnam .

* The country-specific special provisions (see 3.) remain in effect.

1. Eligible group

Persons from non-EU countries (third-country nationals) who are destitute and

a) no longer meet the requirements for legal residence in Germany and/or another Member State (e.g. persons required to leave the country, such as persons whose asylum application has been rejected or who have been granted temporary leave to remain) or

b) whose departure is being organised via REAG/GARP

Support is possible for both voluntary returnees and repatriated persons.
For the destination countries of origin Afghanistan, Algeria, and Syria, only voluntary return is supported.

As a general rule, adult children must submit their own application.

2. Scope and amount of EURP assistance

An assistance package includes support in the form of in-kind benefits (goods/services) obtained from external providers in the country of origin and/or cash payments (only as part of short-term assistance) made directly to returnees up to the amount of the allocated total budget (unit costs). The packages are standardized across all EURP countries of origin in terms of unit costs, eligible services covered, implementation procedures, and reporting requirements (case management).

(a) Short-term assistance ("Post Arrival Package" - up to 14 working days after arrival):

Short-term assistance provides immediate help to meet the returnee’s immediate needs upon arrival and can only be applied for prior to departure. The funds can be accessed within 14 business days of the actual date of departure.

This assistance may be provided in the form of cash or in-kind benefits. To ensure that short-term assistance is arranged in a timely manner, it is mandatory to submit the relevant case to the local reintegration partner in RIAT five (5) business days prior to departure.

Eligible in-kind benefits under the short-term assistance programme:

• Airport pick-up
• Onward transportation to the destination
• Temporary accommodation
• Immediate medical assistance upon arrival
• Family reunification for unaccompanied minors

Short-term support can be paid out in kind and/or in cash.

The amount of the benefits is based on the following amounts:

• Voluntary returnees: EUR 630 per person
• Repatriated persons: EUR 205 per person

b) Long-term support ("Post Return Package" - up to 12 months after departure):

Long-term support includes sustained reintegration assistance. Individual support is tailored to the specific needs of returnees. These needs are identified by the return counselling centre during the departure planning phase and/or in consultation with the local reintegration partner. A customized reintegration plan serves as the basis for implementing long-term support.

Eligible in-kind benefits under the long-term support programme:

• Housing support
• Medical needs in case of serious illness
• Educational and vocational training measures
• Advice on job opportunities and assistance in finding a job
• Support with setting up (your own) business
• Family reunification
• Legal advice and administrative support
• Psychosocial support.

Medical Support (“Medical Support Package MEDP”—up to 12 months after departure)

Medical assistance covers the medical needs of returnees in the destination country. It is available immediately upon arrival. A medical certificate must be presented. This must be issued by a physician in the EU and certify a specific medical condition. It is crucial that the use of the MEDP is justified and guaranteed. To this end, all necessary information must be provided, in particular the medical certificate with an ICD-10-WHO (or higher) classification. The MEDP is assigned on an individual basis, even if a case involves multiple applicants. The assistance may only be utilized by the applicant whose health issues have been specified and properly substantiated. It may be applied for independently of, or in addition to, short-term and long-term assistance.

Eligible in-kind benefits under medical assistance:

• specialized diagnostic and laboratory tests
• outpatient treatment and follow-up care by medical specialists
• inpatient treatment and surgeries
• rehabilitation
• medical aids
• pharmaceutical products from pharmacies and other sources

The amount of assistance is based on the following figures:

• Voluntary returnees and repatriated persons: 490 EUR per person

Please note: Individuals who are classified as MEDA (Medical Assistance) cases under the REAG-GARP programme and receive funding through the PAMA (Post-Arrival Medical Assistance) project are not eligible for additional funding from the MEDP under the EURP.

3. Special regulations for the countries of origin Albania, Georgia, Colombia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Serbia

Albania , Georgia , Moldova , North Macedonia and Serbia :

• Long-term tolerated persons (persons who have been tolerated in Germany for at least two years) can apply for both short-term and long-term support.
• Persons with identified vulnerabilities are eligible for support even if they have been granted temporary residence in Germany for less than two years.

Colombia :

• Persons who have been residing in the EU for at least one year, including six months in Germany under a temporary stay permit, are eligible to apply for both short-term and long-term assistance.
• Persons with identified vulnerabilities are eligible for assistance even if they have been in Germany under a temporary stay permit for less than six months.

The following applies to the countries listed under 3: If a family in which one member has a documented vulnerability leaves the country, the entire family is eligible for support through EURP.

4. Application procedure via RIAT

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the RIAT data management system . All processes are handled there. RIAT is a closed system accessible only to authorized individuals and complies with the requirements of the European General Data Protection Regulation.

The EURP application should be registered in RIAT at least nineteen (19) calendar days before the actual date of departure. All information on the EURP application form must be accurate and complete and must exactly match the information in RIAT to ensure smooth processing of the application. As part of the EURP application process, you may apply for short-term support (PAP), long-term support (PRP), and medical support (MEDP). Missing documents (e.g., confirmed departure date) can also be added to RIAT at a later date. To ensure that short-term support for airport pickup and onward transportation can be provided, it is mandatory that the exact flight details be submitted to the BAMF via RIAT no later than ten (10) business days before departure.

When submitting an application, the current processing times in the area of ​​return support (REAG/GARP) should also be taken into account.

For technical reasons, Internet Explorer cannot be used, so an alternative web browser such as Google Chrome must be used.

Prior to using RIAT, participation in a training course is required. This course provides an overview of the RIAT platform and the EU reintegration programme as well as an explanation of how to correctly complete and submit an application. All information on the RIAT training courses offered can be found in the login area at ReturningfromGermany.de. Please register in advance in the login area .

If you have any questions about RIAT, please contact: RIATsupport@bamf.bund.de

5. Subsequent application

In exceptional cases, individuals who have returned or been repatriated may apply for long-term support after their arrival in their country of origin (for Afghanistan, Algeria, and Syria, this applies exclusively to those who have returned voluntarily). Provided that the relevant medical documentation can be submitted by an EU-licensed physician, it is possible to apply for medical assistance. To submit such an application, you must contact the relevant reintegration partner (see the flyer for contact information) and present proof of identity as soon as possible (no later than 5 months after arrival).

Please note that it is not possible to apply for short-term assistance retroactively.

6. Contacting the reintegration partner before departure

All reintegration partners are available for contact prior to return. This supplementary offer (in the local language) is particularly useful for returnees to prepare for their return and to clarify other questions about the EURP program. The focus of this conversation should be on the organizational process after arrival, realistic reintegration prospects and other personal needs. The actual reintegration plan - often already discussed in the EURP application - is determined individually between the reintegration partner and the returnee after arrival.

We ask the return counseling centers to point out the offer of early contact. The contact details of all reintegration partners can be found in the information sheets (download, right-hand side).

The reintegration partners of the EURP program are: Caritas International Belgium, European Technology and Training Center (ETTC), IRARA, Life Makers Foundation and WELDO.

The BAMF is happy to provide further information on EURP assistance at reintegration@bamf.bund.de

The Frontex-funded EURP was launched on April 1, 2022 and offers individual reintegration assistance for returnees in their countries of origin. The BAMF is responsible for coordinating this assistance at national level.