Syria Travel Guide

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Passports

Passport valid for at least one month beyond the end of the visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals 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 visa extension. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry: £30. Multiple-entry: £50. 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.

Validity

Single-entry: three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry: six 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). Application forms must be completed online.

In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic representation, visitors can either apply by post to the nearest Syrian Embassy or can apply at the Syrian border.

Working Days Required

Two.

Travel Warnings

The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Syria and urges British nationals in Syria to leave immediately, following violent demonstrations across the country, including the capital Damascus which have resulted in some deaths.
Travelers should not attempt to enter Iraq via the Syrian border, which is subject to restrictions on both sides.

Travelers should exercise discretion in behavior and dress, especially when visiting religious sites. There have been some isolated incidents of acid attacks against Syrian women for not wearing Islamic dress near Damascus University and on Hamra street, a fashionable retail area in central Damascus.

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 Care

Health insurance is recommended. 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.

Vaccinations

Special Notes

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from an infected area.