What are irregular movements?
It is the movement of refugees across borders through irregular methods from one country where they enjoyed international protection, to another where they may request it.
Such movement may be very risky. UNHCR urges you to consider all the circumstances, risks, and dangers before taking such a decision.
What are the risks?
UNHCR strongly advises against travelling through informal routes and methods, such as those heading to Europe, due to the high risks that individuals may face. Refugees who have previously taken these routes are facing significant risks and protection challenges in their country of destination.
REMEMBER: If you are registered with UNHCR in Jordan, and decide to leave Jordan, then your Asylum-seeker or refugee status, and your access to international protection in Jordan, will be interrupted. You may also risk losing access to assistance of any kind and support by UNHCR, other UN Agencies, and humanitarian organizations.
Furthermore, there will be no guarantee for you to re-enter Jordan through land, sea, or air borders, and the authorities will impose ban of entry narks on your name.
UNHCR’s protection team is available to provide counselling and information if you were considering such movements. Please call the UNHCR Helpline 064008000.
Did you know that irregular movements can lead to deportation to your home country?
Have you reached your destination successfully? Do you think you are safe? The answer is no.
Arriving to another country through Irregular methods doesn’t mean you are safe. The first risk you could face is being detained and deported to your home country or being left for long periods without food, shelter or access to legal services or medical care. The risks are many. Please think carefully before engaging with such movements.
Keep in mind that organizations like UNHCR have limited or no access to these areas
!! Be cautious of those who want to exploit your circumstances for personal gain.
Be careful with people who offer travel help to Europe or other places, they could be scamming you. They’re not worried about your safety and hide the dangers of these trips for their own profit or inappropriate favours.
UNHCR’s protection team is available to provide counselling and information if you were considering such movements. Please call the UNHCR Helpline 064008000.