Immigrant requests for voluntary return increase by more than 40% in Portugal

The ARVoRe program, which provides administrative and financial support for immigrants who need to return to their home countries but lack the funds to do so, has seen requests rise from an average of 55 per month in 2025 to 79 per month in 2026. While over 2,000 people have registered for the program since 2020, only 325 have completed the return process, as many registrants later find employment or alternative support networks in Portugal.