84 Syrians returned to Syria voluntarily
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On 16 September 2025, a Dutch plane left Rotterdam for Damascus. It contained 84 Syrians who themselves decided to return to their homeland. This is the first time that such a large group of Syrians voluntarily left the Netherlands.
Any Syrians who return to their homeland stop their residence permit or asylum procedure in the Netherlands
According to the
Fall of Assad and homesickness often cited as reason for return
In recent months, according to the DT&V, more and more Syrians are deciding to return to Syria. For example, because they dare to return after the fall and departure of Assad. But also because they miss their families too much or cannot settle in the Netherlands. Some also cite the long waiting times in the asylum procedure and for family reunification as reasons for going back to Syria. This year, up to August, 1100 people have already gone back to Syria, according to DTenV. There are a total of around 150,000 Syrians in the Netherlands.
Solid Road helps people who want to return to Syria
Everyone who left yesterday applied to return to Syria through DT&V or the organisation
Syrians who return will receive cash
Everyone who goes back to Syria will receive a sum of money from the Dutch government so that they can get by initially. For adults this amount is € 2800 per person, for children € 1650. Most people are picked up in Syria and taken care of by relatives. There is no organisation that will help you get housing or shelter in Syria.
Think carefully about whether it is too early to go back
Do you also sometimes wonder if you can go back? Then do not forget that many places in Syria are currently still not safe. Even according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is still a 'code red' for Syria. This means that the Netherlands also believes it is still unsafe. Human rights organisation Amnesty and