🇸🇾Syria Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Asia· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Syria?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 9 enter Syria visa-free, 185 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 1 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
9
nationalities
Visa on arrival
185
nationalities
Consular visa
1
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Syria
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
Data updated on
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology
Syria visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Syria applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Syria visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Syria publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 10 business days | Portal |
Visas
Visas from this country
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Information
Capital
Damascus
Population
23,300,000
Currency
Syrian Pound (SYP £)
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+963
Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Area
185,180 km²
Government
Presidential transitional government
National day
April 17 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.sy
About
Syria is a Middle Eastern country in a transitional period following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. A transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa administers the country until a new constitution is adopted. The nation faces challenges in reconstruction and stability.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(High)
- High risk of attacks by ISIS and residual factions; stay vigilant
Transport
- Use only official transportation, avoid night travel
Natural risks(Occasional earthquakes and droughts)
- Monitor seismic alerts, prepare water reserves
Health(Degraded and limited healthcare system)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis, typhoid; avoid local medical treatment where possible
Practical tips
- Register with the embassy
- Evacuation plan
- Follow official news updates
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Damascus · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Syria?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Syria across 195 nationalities: 9 visa-free, 185 with a visa on arrival, 1 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Do you need a transit visa for Syria?▾
Syria issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Syria?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Very high due to post-conflict instability, persistent terrorist threats, and communal violence". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Syria?▾
The official currency is Syrian Pound (SYP £). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Syria?▾
The capital of Syria is Damascus. The main spoken languages are: Arabic, Kurdish.
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