Month: August 2025

GALSP would like to inform the Syrian citizens that the Turkish authorities have issued a notice of entry/exit procedure rules for Syrian citizens holding residency permits outside Türkiye and Syrians holding a third-country citizenship through the joint border crossings (Kasab, Bab al-Hawa, al-Hamam, al-Salama, al-Rai and Jarabulus).

Under the notice, Syrian citizens, whether holding residency permits from countries other than Türkiye or holding a third-country citizenship, are permitted to enter Syria in their vehicles and return via the same land crossing from which they had entered without prior permission.

Important information:

• Adult Syrians holding the citizenship of another country are permitted to enter provided they possess a Syrian passport, even if it is expired, in addition to a passport belonging to the second nationality.
• Children of Syrian expatriates, under the age of 18, holding the citizenship of another country, but do not have a Syrian passport, are permitted to enter using their foreign passport.
• Everyone can enter in their private vehicles through the crossing point, subject to the official fees, provided they adhere to the permitted period of stay within Syria.

UNHCR and its partners provide a trusted, respectful and inclusive environment where people should feel safe and we enforce a Zero Tolerance Policy for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

The Secretary-General

12 August 2025

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the determination, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere.

This year’s theme – Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond – reminds us that global progress begins in communities.  And in every corner of the world young people are leading the way.

They are driving sustainable development, building more inclusive communities, forging peace, and demanding a fairer, greener and more just future.

Young people are bold innovators, resilient organizers, and essential partners in in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

This year also marks a renewed commitment to the World Programme of Action for Youth – a recognition that when young people lead, societies thrive.

To every young person: your voice, ideas and leadership matter.

Let us work together to support youth-led solutions and build a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world, from the ground up.

UNHCR is conducting a survey to better understand the current needs and living conditions of families across Syria. The goal is to strengthen our support and assistance activities based on your feedback.

If you have received an SMS and followed the link to this page, you have been randomly selected to participate in this survey.

NAMA, a trusted survey company based in Jordan, will contact you by phone over the coming weeks on behalf of UNHCR. They will ask a few basic questions about your situation and the conditions in your area.

You will receive message from the below number only: 00962792246021

Your responses will be kept completely confidential and used solely for the purpose of this survey.

Participation is voluntary, and your input is highly valued. Please note that participation will not result in any direct personal benefits or assistance.

Note: UNHCR will never ask for sensitive personal information such as passwords, bank details, or identification numbers. Do not share such data with any unverified source.

Thank you for your time and continued support for UNHCR’s work in Syria.