Returning to my country of origin

You decide whether or not you want to return. VluchtelingenWerk (VWN) considers some countries unsafe to return to and does not provide support for your return. However, we can refer you to organisations that do assist in returning to those countries.

If you return independently to your country of origin, you can receive support. This support may consist of a product, service or financial contribution. For example, a starting amount to start your own store and/or help in writing a business plan. Whether you receive support and what you are entitled to depends on each person and country.

If your asylum application has been rejected, the government agency the Repatriation and Departure Service (DT&V) will contact you about departure to your country of origin. This does not mean that you must leave the Netherlands immediately.

If your lawyer has appealed the Immigration and Naturalisation Service's (IND) ruling, you may often wait in the Netherlands for the court's decision. Check with your supervisor at VluchtelingenWerk Nederland about your reception centre situation.

Please note: if you do not choose to return independently, but are forcibly removed, you will not receive support from the Dutch government. VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN) has no influence on this.