New Return Dates to Syria

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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).

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