Germany to Grant One-Time Travel Permit to Syria

germany - Latest news from Germany: The federal government in Germany is working on a new regulation to allow Syrian refugees to visit their country for an evaluation of their situation without losing their refugee status.

The German government is working on a new regulation that will allow Syrian refugees to visit their home country for an evaluation of their situation without losing their refugee status. According to data from the German Interior Ministry, by the end of October 2024, there are more than 975,000 Syrians living in Germany. Most of them arrived in Germany during the refugee wave in 2015.

The Interior Ministry spokesperson Maximilian Kall stated, "Allowing individuals to see if their homes are still standing, if their family members are alive, or if they are really safe in their home country can facilitate voluntary returns." However, these visits are planned to be one-time only. In case of death or illness, refugees are allowed to travel to their home countries. Travel without notification can result in the loss of refugee status.