4.8. Assisted voluntary return Foreigners on the territory of the Republic of Moldova can benefit, only once, from the support of the BMA in order to return to their country of origin or to another country if they do not have the financial means and meet the established criteria. The BMA, together with national and international organizations with responsibilities in the field, is competent to carry out joint programs to identify concrete ways to support the above-mentioned foreigners, with a view to their return to their countries of origin, as well as the necessary financial resources. 4.9. Removal of a Foreigner under Escort The removal of the foreigner under escort means that he is accompanied by specialized BMA personnel to the state border crossing point open to international traffic or to the country of origin, transit or destination. Removal under escort applies, by BMA decision, to the following categories of foreigners:  that didn’t leave the territory of the Republic of Moldova voluntarily at the expiry of the term given through the decision on return;  crossed or attempted to illegally cross the state border or whose identity could not be established;  entered the country within the period of a previous entry ban;  declared undesirable;  against whom expulsion has been ordered;  who has not complied with the obligation to report periodically to the subdivision of the competent authority for foreigners which has imposed the measure or left its territorial jurisdiction;  does not prove a living space on the territory of the Republic of Moldova;  cannot prove his identity;  there are other objective reasons determined by his behaviour. During escort removal, specialized BMA personnel may use special procedures and means, in accordance with applicable law, only in cases where they are necessary to protect the life or physical integrity of escort staff, the foreigner or other persons, for preventing the occurrence of material damage or for fulfilling the purpose of removal under escort. The measures shall be applied with respect for the dignity of the foreigner, gradually and in proportion to the state of danger to be removed. If the foreigner has a valid identity document for crossing the state border, financial means and if it is not necessary to carry out some other formalities, the measure provided for removal under escort shall be implemented within 24 hours. 39