I am illegal in the State and do not have a deportation order
- Published on: 30 September 2025
- Last updated on: 1 October 2025
The increased reintegration assistance is only available for persons in the International Protection process who applied for International Protection in Ireland prior to 28 September 2025.
If you are undocumented in the State, and you do not have an International Protection application, you may still eligible for reintegration assistance when you choose to voluntary return to your country of origin or place of habitual residence.
You may apply for €1200 as an individual, capped at €2000 for a family.
When you are leaving, you will receive some of your grant on a prepaid debit card, which you can use immediately when you arrive home, the rest of the grant will be in kind and may help you to set up a small business or attend an education course.
To find out more visit please see the details below:
Voluntary Returns Programme
- Address:
- 2nd Floor, City West Campus, Saggart, Dublin
- Website:
- Email:
- Telephone:
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+353877193579
- Summary:
- Find out more information about the voluntary return programme and make an application