Month: January 2026

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This programme offers transportation arranged by UNHCR and IOM and a one-time return cash grant of USD 100 per family member returning to Syria.

Participants may now bring 8 cubic meters of luggage, in addition to their carry-on

Interested?

• Call UNHCR at 04726111 at least 10 days before your preferred departure
• ⚠️Movement subject to cancellation/postponement due to unforeseen weather conditions or road closures
• ❗Do not arrange to leave your home or sell belongings until UNHCR confirms your return and provides you an official Repatriation Form
• ❗If you are not contacted by UNHCR at least 10 days before the next scheduled departure, you have not been assigned a seat

Information on voluntary return: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/return-to-syria

Information on services in Syria: syriaishome.org or call ? 01121812333 (8:30-12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00pm, Sun-Thurs)

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Interested in return to Syria with support from UNHCR and IOM? 

This programme offers transportation support arranged by UNHCR and IOM and a one-time return cash grant of USD 100 per family member returning to Syria.

Next Date: 28 January with departure from Beirut. Drop offs in Rural Damascus, Damascus, Homs, Hama, Idlib, and Aleppo.

To register interest: Call UNHCR at 04726111 by tomorrow (20 January)!

• Increased luggage allowance to 8 cubic meters
• The movement may be subject to cancellation/postponement due to unforeseen weather conditions and potential road closures.
• Do not arrange to leave your home or sell belongings until UNHCR confirms your return and provides you an official Repatriation Form

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Due to recent weather conditions and the current situation in the North, the Arida border crossing in Akkar is temporarily closed.

At present, only the official border crossings at Masnaa and Qaa are open.

Communities are strongly advised not to use unofficial crossing points in Akkar and the North, as these routes are dangerous. Risks include flooding, difficult terrain, the presence of landmines, which may cause serious injury or loss of life and exploitation and abuse.

Before considering travel or return, please carefully assess safety conditions, including:

• Road and weather conditions
• Security risks along the route
• Availability of safe and official crossing points

Movements should only take place when it is safe to do so, and through official border crossings.

Furthermore, please note that the UNHCR/IOM-supported Organized Voluntary Return Programme is currently available. The programme provides, among other assistance, transportation for return to Syria through the official crossing point at Masnaa, which is open and operational at the time of return movements. Subject to availability and scheduling, you may request to be considered for this programme.