The number of deportations of rejected asylum seekers in Saxony is increasing. According to the responsible state directorate, 487 people have been deported from the Free State so far this year, compared to 435 deportations in the same period last year. This year, the majority of these were people from Tunisia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia and Turkey. 58 of them are convicted criminals. In addition, 486 people left Saxony voluntarily. In the second quarter alone, 288 of them returned voluntarily to their home countries of Turkey, Venezuela, Georgia and Russia.
Rejected asylum seekers receive information about the possibility of an individual counseling session for returnees at the same time as their decision. The consultation is voluntary and free of charge. It is intended to provide information about the possibilities of a sponsored voluntary return to the country of origin and help with reintegration on site. If someone decides to return voluntarily, the advisors will organize the trip and support services, such as financial start-up assistance in the country of origin.
Possible assistance includes a flight or bus ticket, travel costs from home to the airport or bus station, money for the trip, medical support during the trip and up to three months after arrival in the destination country or a one-off grant.
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