As the host to the world’s largest refugee population, Türkiye entered a new phase with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily shifted the focus away from refugee issues. The pandemic’s lasting effects have not only altered societal dynamics but have also reshaped public perceptions of immigrants, highlighting tensions between security concerns and resource allocation. These challenges have become particularly pronounced in healthcare, where competition for limited resources, such as vaccines, has intensified. The pandemic has amplified existing concerns regarding refugees, especially in terms of economic and healthcare pressures, prompting a reevaluation of policies and public attitudes. While integrated threat theory has traditionally been applied to immigrant and minority groups, including Syrian refugees in Türkiye, its analysis in the context of the pandemic remains limited. This article seeks to provide a review of how societal attitudes toward refugees have evolved in Türkiye during the pandemic, focusing particularly on healthcare and economic dimensions. It examines the intersection of public perception and policy in addressing the needs of both refugees and the local population. Through this review, the article explores how the pandemic has influenced the integration process and contributed to broader societal tensions. In doing so, it aims to offer insights for policymakers and humanitarian actors, highlighting the critical need to balance national interests with humanitarian responsibilities.