Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) has been a core activity of IOM Türkiye since 2009 and is integral to ensuring a comprehensive approach to migration management. The AVRR programme facilitates the orderly and humane return and reintegration of migrants who are unable or unwilling to remain in host or transit countries and wish to return voluntarily to their countries of origin. The programme provides a safe and supportive pathway for them to return and rebuild their lives.

Key to IOM’s AVRR programme is that it is a voluntary, informed decision based on the free choice of the individual. This decision needs to be based on accurate information about the process, what will happen upon return and what the options are if one would like to remain. The process is designed to both uphold the rights of the migrant and respect state sovereignty.

IOM aims to support irregular migrants, individuals in the asylum process whose applications were rejected or withdrawn, stranded migrants and victims of trafficking or other vulnerable individuals. Assistance is available during the pre-departure, return and transit, reception and reintegration phases.

During and after the process, the progress of individuals is monitored, which contributes to research that can inform future action.

Building Türkiye’s legislation and national operations around AVRR has also become a key activity in the country, in partnership with the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) and other relevant parties such as the police, removal centres, the Turkish Coast Guard, NGOs, and diplomatic missions of the countries of return.

To learn more, visit https://www.iom.int/return-and-reintegration.

For more information on seeking AVRR support from IOM, please refer to the brochures below in multiple languages.

Arabic

Bengali

English

French