Syria Travel Information
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Visa and Passport Requirements for Syria
Entry Warning
The documentation and fee required for obtaining visas varies according to both your nationality and where you are applying from. It is the sole right of each country to determine who is allowed to enter.
Passport
All passports must be valid for six months and have two clear pages free.
Taxes
Some countries may charge an arrival or departure tax which may or may not be included in the price of an airline ticket, or may need to be paid in cash on arrival or departure.
Visa Requirements
| Travelling from |
Requirements |
| Australia |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| Canada |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| Denmark |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| Ireland (Rep. of) |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| Netherlands |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| South Africa |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| United States |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
| United Kingdom |
A visa is required for individuals travelling to Syria. In order to obtain a visa the passport must be valid for six months on submission and have at least two blank pages. It should not bear any Israeli stamps or indeed evidence of a visit to Israel. 2 colour passport photographs are required. A letter on headed notepaper from your employer confirming you are known to them. 2 Syrian visa forms (per person) to be completed and signed. Costs £32 for a single-entry visa, valid three months; £50 multiple-entry visa, valid six months. Travellers visiting for more than 14 days must register with Syrian Immigration authorities before their fifteenth day in country. |
Other Nationalities
Other nationalities should either contact Travcour UK (see below) or their nearest embassy for up-to-date information prior to departure.
Passport & Visa Service
For assistance with obtaining passports and visas UK-based ‘Travcour’ have been offering travellers a comprehensive and reliable travel document service since 1985. www.travour.com