In Voronezh, the Syrian failed to extend the temporary asylum

Arguments that he is in danger at home, the court did not find convincing.

The Syrian citizen failed to extend the temporary asylum in Voronezh. He tried to appeal the decision of the migration service, but the court did not stand on his side, representatives of the press service of the regional court said.

The foreigner arrived in Russia in October 2022 to study at a higher educational institution. Later, in June 2025, he was granted the status of temporary asylum for 12 months – the reason was the turbulent situation in his country and the likelihood of harassment on the basis of nationality.

In 2026, in the spring, the man applied for an extension, but was refused. With this outcome, he did not resign himself and filed an administrative lawsuit in court. In substantiation, the applicant indicated that he had been living and working in Russia for a long time, his close relatives were here, and in the future he intended to obtain a temporary residence permit. He also said he was afraid of returning to Syria.

However, the judicial authorities concluded that there was no reason to extend asylum. According to the judges, temporary asylum is an exceptional measure and is not intended to replace the standard procedure for processing documents for residence in the country. During the past year, the applicant had the opportunity to apply for legalization of his status in a general manner, but did not do so.

Allegations of a real threat to life and security at home were also not confirmed. The legality of the decision of the MIA of Russia in the Voronezh region recognized the Voronezh regional court, the verdict of the Central district court of Voronezh was left unchanged.

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