IOM - Return of Qualified Afghans

The 'Return for Qualified Afghans' programme (EU-RQA), co-funded by the European Commission, offered comprehensive assistance packages to qualified and highly qualified Afghans residing in the EU who wished to return to their home country to work in the public and private sectors. The EU-RQA programme focused on the development of critical sectors in Afghanistan including: private businesses that provide goods and services in the domestic market, civil and social services, public infrastructure, and rural development.

The EU-RQA programme ended in June 2005. It facilitated the return of 150 qualified and skilled Afghans (14 female and 136 male) to Afghanistan to take up assignments according to their professional backgrounds. The programme is regretfully no longer able to place further candidates.

For further information, please contact the coordination office in Brussels at the following phone number: +32-2-282 45 74, or write to .