Reintegration assistance

Published on : 10/12/2026

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In addition to return assistance, the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) may offer reintegration assistance.

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Whats is Reintegration assistance?

Reintegration assistance helps beneficiaries develop and implement a professional project in their country of origin. The 3 Levels of Reintegration Assistance :

Up to €400 per adult and €300 per dependent minor child

  • Housing support
  • Medical expenses
  • Children's schooling

6 months of support.

  • Job search assistance and CV preparation
  • Training (up to €2,000)
  • Contribution towards part of the salary paid by the employer (up to €4,000)

1 year of support.

  • Training related to the project (up to €1,000)
  • Start-up assistance (€2,450, or around €5,000 depending on the country)
  • Technical support for setting up the business

1 year of support.

You may apply for reintegration assistance either as a standalone option or as a complement to assisted voluntary return.

Whos is concerned?

World map highlighting countries with reintegration assistance

You are concerned if you are a national who is staying irregularly in France and comes from one of the following countries: Armenia, Benin, Burkina Faso (suspended since 1 July 2026), Cameroon, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea (Conakry), Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia.

For Burkina Faso, the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Mauritius, Tunisia, and Senegal, the program is also open to Students, Young professionals, Civic Service volunteers, International Solidarity Volunteers (VSI), whose residence permit expires within the next three months.

Are you eligible for reintegration assistance?

Find out using the simulator.

How to get this assistance?

To benefit from this assistance, submit your application to your local OFII Territorial Directorate. Contact details can be found on the Help page.

Depending on your project and motivation, you will be directed to the most suitable reintegration program.

Once you have arrived in your country of origin, you must request an appointment with OFII or one of its local service providers. During this individual meeting, your needs will be assessed and you will be guided toward the level of reintegration assistance that best matches your situation.

As soon as your project is approved by OFII, a service provider will support you throughout its preparation, implementation, and follow-up.

Assistance is provided in kind rather than in cash.

If you also benefit from return assistance, your return journey will be organised with the help of your counsellor.

To go further

OFII

The French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) is responsible for this procedure.

Related practical guides

Assisted Voluntary Return

Are you in an irregular situation? Assisted return may be granted if you leave France to return to your country of origin. Your return must be voluntary.

Returning to your home country

Voluntary Return: Making Your Decision

Are you in an irregular situation? You may be eligible for return assistance if you leave France to return to your country of origin. Your return must be voluntary.

Return and integration process

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