Interior Ministry to extend Syrian service card validity through December

AMMAN — The Ministry of Interior on Wednesday decided to extend the validity of the security identity card (service card) of Syrian refugees in the Kingdom until the end of this December. 

The ministry's decision aims to facilitate the renewal of refuge documents, particularly the security identity or "service cards” of the Syrian community in Jordan, Al Mamlaka TV reported.

The service card is a document for Syrian refugees who have been approved to receive services. The official circulars were issued to all relevant authorities several years ago.

The ministry, in cooperation with UNHCR, has re-registered Syrians residing outside camps in Jordan. Every Syrian family residing outside of camps in the Kingdom will receive a new document, called the “Syrian community service document”, to be issued by the Ministry of the Interior for each family member.

The ministry explained that the re-registration of data is free, and all information is kept fully confidential. The new service document will ensure that all Syrians and their families residing outside camps continue to receive services and assistance, including health and education support, the ministry said.

One of the ministry’s objectives in issuing the cards is to ensure every Syrian refugee outside camps is to preserve refugees' legal status in Jordan.