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Does IOM have an office in Sweden?
There is no IOM office in Sweden so IOM Helsinki takes care of assisted voluntary return requests and arrangements from Sweden.
To which countries can IOM provide AVR assistance?
In principle, IOM Helsinki can provide voluntary return services to all countries in the world from Sweden.
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.
Can I receive pre-departure information while still in Sweden?
At present, IOM Helsinki does not counsel or interview prospective returnees from Sweden through formalized counselling sessions. However, staff at IOM Helsinki are able to provide advice and information on voluntary return:.
What should I do if I want to return to my home country?
1. Obtain an IOM Assisted Voluntary Return Form.
2. Contact the Swedish Migration Board (SMB).
3. Fill in the AVR Form with your personal details.
4. Obtain a counter-signature from the SMB.
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.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 April 2006 )
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