Updated at: 2021/01/14
Through the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Program (AVRR), IOM assists you to return to your country of origin or the country where you used to live and still have the legal status to stay. The program provides help with travel from Greece and with reintegrating in your country of origin.
The program will assist with a return only if it is determined safe for you.
Check with IOM about your case.
You can apply for assisted voluntary return and reintegration if:
- You do not have the appropriate documents to stay in Greece
- You no longer want to stay in Greece
- Your request for asylum has been rejected
- You have voluntarily withdrawn your asylum application
IOM will not accept your application for assisted voluntary return and reintegration if:
- IOM does not consider your country of origin safe (Syria is not classed as a safe country at this time, so Syrians cannot apply for AVRR to Syria)
- You have not yet voluntarily withdrawn your asylum application
- You have submitted a second instance appeal of your asylum rejection to the Greek Appeals Authority and do not yet have the outcome of the appeal
You will receive special care and priority if you are a victim of human trafficking or considered vulnerable (such as an unaccompanied minor, elderly person, or have health-related needs).
Additional Information
Call or visit IOM for information about the assisted voluntary return and reintegration program.You do not need an appointment.
Location
Athens – Alimos
Address
Dodekanisou 6
Address in Local Language
Δωδεκανήσου 6
Opening Hours
Monday open from 08:30 to 14:30
Tuesday open from 08:30 to 14:30
Wednesday open from 08:30 to 14:30
Thursday open from 08:30 to 14:30
Friday open from 08:30 to 14:30
Contact Information
email: iomathens@iom.int
phone: +302109919040
website: https://greece.iom.int/en/assisted-voluntary-return-and-reintegration-programs-avrr
Address
Dodekanisou 6, Athens – Alimos