Ukraine

Important notification

Due to the war and the associated difficult security situation in Ukraine, assisted voluntary return through the programmes REAG/GARP and StarthilfePlus in Ukraine is currently not supported. The situation is continuously monitored and checked by the federal government, the federal states and the IOM in order to be able to react to current developments.

Until further notice, Ukrainian citizens who migrate to a receptive third country and who have a residence permit (visa) for at least twelve months can apply for regular funding through the REAG/GARP return programme.

Note for non-Ukrainian third-country nationals from Ukraine:
Non-Ukrainian third-country nationals from Ukraine who left Ukraine in the course of the war and who have entered Germany since 24.02.2022 and have been officially registered are fully eligible for REAG/GARP and, if applicable, StarthilfePlus until further notice.