Cash for Syrian Returnees

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If you are a Syrian refugee currently residing in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, or Türkiye and planning to return to Syria, your family may be eligible to receive a one-time cash grant of USD 400 from UNHCR Syria to support your reintegration.

This assistance is provided only once upon return into Syria.

Who is Eligible for the 400 USD Grant?

Only vulnerable refugee families registered with UNHCR including those who were eligible for monthly basic needs cash assistance in host countries are eligible for the moment. Refugee returnee families eligible for the financial assistance in Syria will receive a notification message through WhatsApp or SMS from UNHCR within 2 months if they returned after 01 June 2025.  

If you do not meet the above criteria, please check Syria is Home or UNHCR Syria Help Page for updates on how to apply for cash assistance in Syria upon return to Syria.

What to do before you return?

Please make sure before you leave the country of asylum:

  1. You provide details of your Syrian national ID or a valid Syrian passport to UNHCR
  2. You update your contact number with UNHCR:
  • If this is not a Syrian number, make sure WhatsApp is installed and active on it. UNHCR Syria will contact you from +41223550561 WhatsApp number to inform you when and where to collect your assistance if you are eligible.

What To Do After You Return?

  • Check UNHCR Syria Help Page for updates.
  • Visit UNHCR-supported Community Centre to get information on services/assistance available in your area of return.
  • Make sure your phone is on, and WhatsApp is working — this is how UNHCR will reach you.
  • UNHCR will inform you when, where and how to receive the cash assistance if you are eligible, once distribution is starting.

Disclaimer:

  • Verify the source of information related to UNHCR to avoid misinformation.
  • Avoid interacting with fake pages on social media sites or calls and messages claiming to be from the UNHCR or its partners.
  • UNHCR Syria is currently only communicating with some Syrian Refugee returnees using whatsapp number +41223550561.
  • Never share any personal information such as name, phone number, verification codes, or your banking details such as card number or password with any party claiming to provide cash assistance or services.