The U.S. Repatriation Program Welcomes You Home
This video provides an overview of the U.S. Repatriation Program and outlines how the program assists repatriates.
Your Location Determines Your Starting Point
Overseas
If you are a U.S. citizen overseas and need assistance to return to the United States, contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at (888) 407-4747 (or from overseas +1 202-501-4444).
In the United States
If you need assistance upon your arrival to the United States, the U.S. Department of State will refer you to the U.S. Repatriation Program (“the Program”), managed by OHSEPR. OHSEPR will coordinate with its grantee, ISS-USA , and the state of your final destination to provide assistance.
The Program can provide you temporary assistance for up to 90 days after your return to the United States by the U.S. Department of State, to include cash assistance, shelter, and transportation, as well as case management.
Temporary assistance is provided as a loan which is payable to the U.S. government. You must complete and sign Form RR-05: Repatriation Repayment and Privacy Agreement to receive temporary assistance.
Your case will be closed either at the end of the 90-day period, or when you have enough resources to meet your basic needs (such as income, familial support, and/or other state government-provided social services).
U.S. Repatriation Program Welcome Packet
Available in multiple languages on the U.S. Repatriation Program Welcome Packet page
Eligibility & Assistance
Find out if you are eligible for the Program and about the assistance it provides.
Participation in the Program
Case managers can connect you to temporary assistance (transportation, lodging, and cash assistance) and provide case management, to include applying for other long-term government assistance programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.
Repaying Your Loan
You have options. Learn how to repay your Program loan or apply for a waiver or deferral.
Repatriate FAQs
See repatriates' most frequently asked questions.