Since the fall of the Assad regime, many Syrians have been considering returning to Syria. Perhaps this applies to you as well. Especially if your asylum application has been rejected, or if you expect it to be rejected. DTenV can help you return and make a fresh start.
It is our task to assist people without the right of residence in the Netherlands with their departure. Currently, we are receiving many files from Syrians whose asylum applications have been rejected by the IND. However, we also support Syrians who indicate themselves that they wish to return. In all cases, it must concern permanent return. We therefore do not support temporary stays in Syria, for example for visiting family or collecting belongings.
We can help you arrange the journey and restart your life in Syria. The nature of this assistance depends on your situation. Whether or not you have a return decision is important in this regard.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible for support if you:
- have an ongoing asylum procedure or another residence procedure
- hold a residence permit for the Netherlands (temporary or permanent)
- have received a return decision
In principle, you are not eligible for return support if:
- you have an entry ban of more than 5 years
- you have been convicted of a sexual offense, manslaughter, murder, human trafficking, or smuggling
- you pose a threat to national security
- your asylum application has been rejected on the basis of Article 1F of the Refugee Convention
- you have left the EU in the past 5 years with the support of DTenV, Frontex, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), or a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Please note: If you receive return support and re-enter the Netherlands or the EU, the amount may be reclaimed.
Do you have a residence permit or are you still awaiting a decision from the IND?
In that case, return support consists of a cash amount. An adult or unaccompanied minor receives €3,200 at Schiphol. For a minor family member, the amount is €1,900.
Example: Hassan and Amal want to return to Syria with their son (Mohamed, 3). Their asylum application has not yet been processed. They receive an amount of €8,300 at Schiphol.
More information
On the registration page, you will find more information about the conditions for return support and answers to frequently asked questions. You will also find information here about applying for travel documents.
Have you received a return decision?
In case you have received a return decision, you are eligible for a support package for return and reintegration. The majority of this is provided in the form of goods and services. The support consists of three parts:
- a cash amount at Schiphol Airport
- a cash amount in Syria
- support in Syria via the local return partner. The assistance lasts for one year and is tailored to your needs. Think of:
- housing and household goods
- education or help starting your own business
- finding medical care
- finding family
- arranging paperwork
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Cash at Schiphol:
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€200 |
| Cash after arrival in Syria per person: | €630 |
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In the form of goods and/or services:
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worth €2,450 |
Example: Tariq (17) came to the Netherlands alone. He has received a return decision and has decided to return to his parents in Syria. He is eligible for a return support package worth €3,280. He receives 830 in cash and the rest in the form of goods and services.
Tariq is guided in his reintegration for a year. He decides to use the support to attend training and purchase household goods for his family, such as a refrigerator, washing machine and air conditioning.
Who provides you with support in Syria?
Support in Syria is funded by the European Reintegration Programme (EURP). EURP contributes to ensuring that people who wish or are required to leave the European Union can do so with dignity.
For support in Syria, EURP utilizes the IRARA network. IRARA collaborates with the Syrian Society for Social Development (SSSD). This organization operates throughout Syria and offers tailored reintegration support.
We will put you in contact with SSSD even before your departure from the Netherlands. An initial interview will follow as soon as possible after your arrival in Syria. During this interview, you will discuss your reintegration plan and choose which services you wish to use. You will finalize your plan during the second interview. Afterward, SSSD will apply for the support on your behalf.
More information
You can find more information about these organizations and their services on the websites of SSSD and IRARA. Our website contains more information regarding the conditions for reintegration support. Would you like to speak to a DTenV employee? Please send an email to info@dtenv.nl with your V-number, name, and place of residence or call 088-0777700 (daily between 9 am and 17 pm).