Syrian Returns to Germany Slow Despite Assad's Fall
Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, a limited number of Syrians have returned home with German federal assistance. Despite this, over 955,000 Syrian citizens remain in Germany.
In 2024, a significant number of Syrians gained German citizenship, with 83,150 people of Syrian origin accounting for 28% of total naturalizations. However, precise data on those who naturalized in 2024 but did not enter during the 2015 migration crisis is unavailable.
As of August 2025, 1,867 migrants have left Germany for Syria with the help of the REAG/GARP federal program. This program offers up to 4,000 Euros in aid per family to facilitate their return. However, the total number of Syrians who have returned home with federal assistance since Assad's fall remains under 2,000.
While the REAG/GARP program has helped some Syrians return to their homeland, the vast majority of Syrian citizens in Germany have chosen to stay. The German government continues to support those who wish to return, offering financial assistance to ease their transition.
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