Need to return home? Here’s what you have to know

German government aims to streamline returns of irregular migrants to Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Georgia

The Cabinet of Germany’s federal government has decided to add Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Georgia to the category of “safe countries of origin”, which makes it easier to return irregular migrants who have not obtained a right to stay in Germany.

„I want to make a fresh start“ – the story of Julius Eche from Nigeria

Julius Eche left Nigeria in search for a better life in Germany. But his expectations were far from reality.

The migration advice center in Dakar

Germany opens the seventh migration advice center – this time in Senegal

True or false?

Has The Gambia signed a deportation agreement with Germany?

No

Media reports that German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has signed an agreement with Gambian President Adama Barrow for 1,500 Gambians to be returned from Germany to The Gambia are not true. Both the German Foreign Office and the President's Office confirmed that there is no such treaty. Also, Gambian information minister Demba Jawo also clarified that The Gambia signed no agreement to accept Gambian returnees.

A comeback in Tunisia

Returnees from Europe find jobs through a German-Tunisian advisory centre

Facts about voluntary return and forced return

If you come to Germany and are not granted a right to stay, you will have to leave the country immediately.

Where can I find out about support for returning home voluntarily?

In case you are thinking about returning to your home country, we have relevant information for you.

Germany supports refugees in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey

Life is not about food and shelter alone. It’s also about pride, dignity, art, culture and language.

True or false?

Will Germany help you to return to your country of origin?

Yes

Yes. If you want to go back home, Germany will help you. There are various programs supported by the government to help you go back to your own country and to build up your life again there.

7 recent changes to Germany’s asylum process

More migrants than before will need to go back home.

Sudan: Sowing the seeds of future growth

Germany finances 206 farmer field schools.

True or false?

If you want to go home, will Germany send you somewhere else?

No

If you agree to leave Germany voluntarily, you can either go to your home country or to a third country if that country is willing to receive you. The rumour that Germany sends you to a third country as a transit station before you are able to go home is not true.