Grants for the Voluntary Return of Third-Country Nationals: An Opportunity to Facilitate the Process
On May 22, 2026, the Directorate General for Migration Management published the resolution announcing grants aimed at voluntary return projects for third-country nationals. This initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, primarily seeks to support the dignified and sustainable return of foreign nationals residing in Spain who decide to return to their countries of origin.
What are the grants for voluntary return?
These financial aids are designed to facilitate the return process for foreign nationals who voluntarily choose to go back to their home country. Funded projects may include training activities, assistance for social and economic reintegration, as well as support with the necessary administrative procedures to ensure the return is orderly and safe.
Who can benefit?
The grants are aimed at public and private entities that develop voluntary return projects for third-country nationals. These entities may be non-governmental organizations, associations, foundations, or companies specialized in migration management. The final beneficiaries are foreign nationals residing in Spain who wish to voluntarily return to their country of origin and meet the requirements established in the call.
Importance for beneficiaries and for Spain
For foreign nationals, these grants represent an opportunity to receive comprehensive support during their return, which may include assistance in obtaining documents such as the NIE or TIE, as well as training to facilitate their labor reintegration in their countries of origin. For Spain, this call contributes to responsible and humane migration management, recognizing the complexity of migration processes and seeking sustainable solutions.
Procedures and grant management
Interested entities must submit their projects in accordance with the requirements and deadlines indicated in the resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). It is essential to work with a specialized management or advisory firm to prepare the necessary documentation, which may include work plans, detailed budgets, and evidence of experience in migration projects.
Moreover, the digitalization of processes facilitates the submission and monitoring of applications, allowing for more efficient and transparent control. Collaboration with legal advisors and management firms ensures that all aspects related to immigration, certificates, permits, and social security are properly addressed.
Impact on the labor and social spheres
This type of aid can also promote the labor reintegration of returnees by including training or support to start self-employment activities or integrate into the local labor market. In this way, the return is not only oriented towards leaving the country but also towards building a sustainable life project in the place of origin.
Conclusion
The call for grants for voluntary return projects for third-country nationals represents a key tool to promote a dignified and orderly return. Both managing entities and beneficiaries can find in these aids fundamental support to facilitate migratory mobility, improve integration, and guarantee legal security in return processes.
At Klira, as a consultancy specialized in immigration, documentation, and procedures for freelancers and companies, we are ready to advise and support both entities interested in submitting projects and foreign nationals who require guidance on permits, certificates, residency, or any aspect related to their migration status in Spain.
Source consulted: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-B-2026-18853