Important notice

English

Due to recent events in Syria, the COI and the policy paper regarding this country may no longer be valid.

In the light of these events, the CGRS decided on 9 December 2024 to partially suspend the processing of cases of applicants from Syria: decisions are suspended, with the exception of decisions concerning beneficiaries of a protection status in another EU Member State.

Policy

Due to recent events in Syria, the COI and the policy paper regarding this country may no longer be valid.

In the light of these events, the CGRS decided on 9 December 2024 to partially suspend the processing of cases of applicants from Syria: decisions are suspended, with the exception of decisions concerning beneficiaries of a protection status in another EU Member State.

Land: 
Syria

From 12 June 2026, the CGRS will apply new EU rules for the asylum procedure, including mandatory recording of the personal interview, wider use of the accelerated procedure and revised rules on safe countries.

More information:
www.cgrs.be/en/changes-introduced-eu-asylum-and-migration-pact