You might be able to get assistance to return home if you:
- are living in Australia on a bridging visa or another type of temporary visa
- are living in Australia without a visa or your visa has expired
- arrived by boat or plane without a valid visa.
Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) is an international migration service designed by International Organization for Migration (IOM) on behalf of governments to help eligible migrants make informed and voluntary choices about returning to their country of origin.
IOM will be able to discuss your options and help you understand what type of assistance you may be able to receive.
The Assisted Returns Program provides non-citizens with an option to voluntarily depart Australia. This service is offered on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.
