Published : 15-01-2020
Thousands of Palestinians from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to pay the steep fees of visa-renewal procedures in the new destinations.
Renewing travel documents costs up to $300. The applicant is required to pay $800 if he/she expects to have travel documents renewed in no more than eight days. In most cases, applicants receive a two-year renewal.
Palestinian refugees also face difficulties trying to get in touch with Syrian consulates and embassies due to overcrowding. The situation is often made more complicated by the so-called “brokers of appointments” who have close ties with staff members at the consulate or the embassy. At times, a meeting is sold by such parties at $300.
Thousands of Palestinians from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to pay the steep fees of visa-renewal procedures in the new destinations.
Renewing travel documents costs up to $300. The applicant is required to pay $800 if he/she expects to have travel documents renewed in no more than eight days. In most cases, applicants receive a two-year renewal.
Palestinian refugees also face difficulties trying to get in touch with Syrian consulates and embassies due to overcrowding. The situation is often made more complicated by the so-called “brokers of appointments” who have close ties with staff members at the consulate or the embassy. At times, a meeting is sold by such parties at $300.
