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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. Eligible families may also receive an additional one-time payment of USD 300 per family. Participants can bring 8 cubic meters of luggage, in addition to their carry-on items.
Please be reminded of the following return movement:
- 30 September – Beirut (staging point Biel Seaside Arena) through Masnaa OCP
New tentative organized movement schedule:
- 7 October – Zahle (staging point Chtaura Park Hotel) through Masnaa OCP
- 14 October – North (staging point Rachid Karami Fair) through Abboudieh OCP
- 21 October – BMLS (staging point not yet confirmed) through Masnaa OCP
- 28 October – North (staging point Rachid Karami Fair) through Abboudieh OCP
- 4 November – Zahle (staging point Chtaura Hotel) through Masnaa OCP
- 11 November – North (staging point Rachid Karami Fair) through Abboudieh OCP
- 18 November – BMLS (staging point not yet confirmed) through Masnaa OCP
- 2 December – North (staging point Rachid Karami Fair) through Abboudieh OCP
- 9 December – BMLS (staging point not yet confirmed) through Masnaa OCP
Drop-off locations in Syria:
Rural Damascus, Damascus, Homs, Hama, Idlib, and Aleppo (final drop-off locations will be communicated during the interview).
Interested?
- Call UNHCR at 04726111 at least 10 days before your preferred departure
- ⚠️Movement subject to cancellation/postponement due unforeseen operational changes and potential road closures
- âť—Do not arrange to leave your home or sell belongings until UNHCR confirms your return and provides you an official Repatriation Form
- âť—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 (8:30am-3:00pm, Sun-Thursday).
