Syrian Status in Germany

Germany rejected about two out of every three Syrian asylum applications it decided on in the first half of 2026, and reviewed nearly 11,000 protection cases in the first nine months of the year. More than a quarter of the cases that were concluded resulted in protection being withdrawn. Deportations to Syria remain limited: only three Syrians convicted of crimes have been returned since the start of the year, amid difficulties reaching arrangements with Damascus and legal proceedings that could take years. The government is considering increasing support for voluntary returns, which currently averages about €1,000. A draft budget would raise the funding to €125 million. However, withdrawal of protection does not automatically lead to deportation; some people in employment may be eligible for an alternative residence permit, depending on their individual circumstances.

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