Syrian nationality law
[1] The Syrian nationality is determined predominantly by paternity (father) (see Jus sanguinis).
[2] The place of birth is irrelevant, and being born in Syria does not grant an automatic right to Syrian nationality.
[3] The legal ramifications are that these persons face a number of obstacles, one of which is their inability to work in the public sector.
[6][better source needed] "Only in very limited circumstances, such as the absence or statelessness of a father, could the mother grant her child Syrian citizenship.
2/2023, persons whose paternity is unknown or undeclared also acquire Syrian nationality if they are born in Syria in some circumstances.
A combination of these factors can mean that there is no legal or physical proof that a child’s father is Syrian.
The nationality law gives the Ministry of Interior the authority to regulate the naturalization of foreigners but also allows for special considerations.
[1] Non-nationals who have resided in the country for over 5 years and fulfil a number of other requirements can apply for naturalisation.
issued since 2023.