Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: (a) For stays of over 15 days, visitors should report to the Emigration and Passport Department, or its branches in the governorates to apply for a permission of residency. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteThe government of Syria refuses entry and transit to: any passenger holding a passport containing a visa (valid or expired) for Israel and those holding a stamp indicating an Israel-Jordan border crossing; females aged between 14 and 35 years unless accompanied by a father, husband or brother (and with proof of such status); and holders of passports bearing evidence of entry at Sharm El Sheikh, Rafha, Gaza or Nablus.
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry: £32.
Multiple-entry: £50.
Transit. Payable in cash or by postal order only. These fees are only for nationals of the UK. The cost of visas for other nationalities varies; consult the embassy for further information.
ValiditySingle-entry (three months from date of issue). Multiple-entry (six months from date of issue). Transit (three months from date of issue). Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at the embassy); see
General Info. In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic representation, visitors should apply by post to the nearest Syrian embassy.
Working Days RequiredTwo for online applications, otherwise five.
WarningDevelopments in the region may trigger public unrest. Travelers should be particularly vigilant in public places and take care to avoid demonstrations, which can turn hostile.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism in Syria. On 12 September 2006, suspected terrorists launched an attack on the US Embassy in Damascus involving grenades and small arms fire. No US personnel were injured in the attacks but there are reports of bystanders being injured.
Travelers should not attempt to enter Iraq via the Syrian border, which is subject to restrictions on both sides.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is recommended. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Basic medical facilities exist in main cities but there are few outside them. Medical care is provided free of charge to those who cannot afford to pay.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers coming within six days from infected areas.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Syrian Arab Republic. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Vaccination against typhoid is advised.
4Malaria risk, exclusively in the benign
vivax form, exists along the northern border, in the El Hassaka province, from May through October.
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