Does IOM have an office in Finland?
Yes. The IOM office for the whole region (see Contact Us for countries covered) is based in Helsinki.
To which countries can IOM provide AVR assistance?
In principle, IOM Helsinki can provide voluntary return services to all countries in the world from Finland.
What does this assistance usually include?
The assistance as a rule includes processing IOM's AVR application form and reviewing travel documents; arrangement of international transportation; arrangement of transit visas and transit visa waivers as needed; airport assistance in transit countries; reception of returnees upon disembarkation and assistance with formalities at the border. You can find more information on the web pages of the project Developing Assisted Voluntary Return in Finland.
Can I receive pre-departure information while still in Finland?
At present, IOM Helsinki does not counsel or interview prospective returnees from Finland through formalized counselling sessions. However, staff at IOM Helsinki are able to provide advice and information on voluntary return.
IOM General information line: +358 9 684 1150
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:00 (Finnish time)
What should I do if I want to return to my home country?
1. Obtain an IOM Assisted Voluntary Return Form.
2. Contact social workers at reception centres, social worker at local municipalities, or the Finnish Police.
3. Fill in the AVR Form with your personal details.
4. Obtain a counter-signature from the correct authority.
5. Send the form together with a copy of your travel documents to IOM.
IOM will work on making the necessary arrangements and will contact you and the authority on travel dates.
Download AVR Forms here
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 March 2010 )
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