Spain: Castilla y León increases aid: Almost 7 thousand euros if you return

The autonomous communities of Spain continue to readjust their repatriation programs to attract more citizens and descendants.

The number one goal is to repopulate regions with low demographic rates during the most recent years.

The Official Gazette of Castilla y León of April 26, 2024, explains the new modifications issued in favor of the "Return Passport" program.

The document outlines the requirements and procedures to access this initiative from that Spanish community, according to the report. Spain Abroad.

The program will have two lines of direct financial aid. The first will be aimed at residents abroad; the second is intended for those living in Spain but outside Castilla y León.

The Bulletin explains that there will be two programs within each line. "The I will include support for applicants who, as of the date of their application, have not returned to the Community.

It is taken into account that they intended to do it before the date set in the corresponding call order. Program II will be for those who have already settled in Castilla y León.

The authorities of Castilla y León remind that both the aid from lines I and II, as well as from programs I and II, will be incompatible with each other.

Total program credit

In each call, the total credit for the "Return Passport" program will be established. According to the guidelines, the amount of financial aid for people aged 35 or older will be 2,500 euros. An additional 500 euros per dependent will be added, with a maximum of 4,500. 

In the case of individuals under 35 years old, the aid will be 3,500 euros plus 500 euros per dependent, with a maximum of 5,500.

The new provisions establish that when an applicant is responsible for two or more beneficiaries, the amount of 500 euros will be divided equally.