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UNHCR Asylum-Seeker Registration

SyriaHumanitarian protection

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

This route is a UNHCR registration process for non-Syrian nationals who wish to seek asylum in Syria.

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  • The official registration page does not establish the full legal consequences, appeal route or all eligibility conditions for every applicant.

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Registration is open to all persons regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, gender or age, but excludes people involved in armed activities.

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  • The official registration page does not establish the full legal consequences, appeal route or all eligibility conditions for every applicant.
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    Registration is a voluntary process open to all persons regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, gender or age. UNHCR is the only agency that provides registration services and documentation for asylum-seekers and refugees in Syria, following which individuals can obtain their residence permit by approaching the Syrian authorities. Be mindful that UNHCR does not delegate this function to any third parties, and all services are free of charge. 1Who can get registered by UNHCR in Syria? If you cannot return to your home country because you fear for your life or safety, and you wish to seek international protection, you must first register with UNHCR. International Protection has purely a humanitarian and civilian character. If you are involved in armed activities, you cannot be registered with UNHCR.

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

Applicants must contact the nearest UNHCR office and attend an appointment at a Syria registration centre; the registration centres are in Damascus, Aleppo, Tartous, Homs and Qamishli.

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Limits of the record
  • The official registration page does not establish the full legal consequences, appeal route or all eligibility conditions for every applicant.

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

After registration, each registered person and family member receives a renewable asylum-seeker identification card. UNHCR may also later call the person for an interview. The official source does not state support or rights during the process.

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  • The official registration page does not establish the full legal consequences, appeal route or all eligibility conditions for every applicant.
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    Once registered with UNHCR you and your family members will each be issued an asylum-seeker identification card (renewable). In case your personal circumstances change (e.g. marital status, family composition, address etc.), you must inform UNHCR and your file will be updated. You will also receive a new identification card. To renew your identification card, call the UNHCR Office closest to you to schedule an appointment. Please let us know if you need an interpreter and for which language or dialect. UNHCR is the only agency that provides registration services and documentation for asylum-seekers and refugees in Syria, following which individuals can obtain their residence permit by the Syrian authorities. We will explain to you how you can do this. Be mindful that UNHCR does not delegate this function to any third parties, and all services are free of charge. 4What happens after registration? After registering with UNHCR, we may call you to ask you to come for an interview to our office at a specific date and time to determine weather or not you qualify as a refugee.

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

The route is handled through UNHCR offices. Applicants must call the closest office to schedule an appointment, and UNHCR services are free.

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Limits of the record
  • The official registration page does not establish the full legal consequences, appeal route or all eligibility conditions for every applicant.
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    Be mindful that UNHCR does not delegate this function to any third parties, and all services are free of charge. 1Who can get registered by UNHCR in Syria? If you cannot return to your home country because you fear for your life or safety, and you wish to seek international protection, you must first register with UNHCR. International Protection has purely a humanitarian and civilian character. If you are involved in armed activities, you cannot be registered with UNHCR. 2How do I register with UNHCR? To be registered by UNHCR, you must call the UNHCR Office closest to you and schedule an appointment.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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