Syria Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

Damascus

Population

23,300,000

Currency

Syrian Pound (SYP £)

Languages

Arabe, Kurde

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.

Safety

Risk level :Very high due to post-conflict instability, persistent terrorist threats, and communal violence

Risk areas

North and East (DAANES) - Armed conflicts and factional controlDamascus and urban areas - Regime remnants insurgency and crimeIdlib and rural areas - Jihadist attacks and intercommunal violence

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)

Mandatory vaccines: hepatitis, typhoid; avoid local treatments

Practical tips

Register with the embassy
Evacuation plan
Follow official news updates

French Embassy in Damascus Travel advice France

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city centerNon disponible

1-bedroom apartment in the city centerNon disponible

1-bedroom apartment in the suburbNon disponible

3-bedroom apartment in the city centerNon disponible

3-bedroom apartment in the suburbNon disponible

Food

Inexpensive restaurant mealNon disponible

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurantNon disponible

McDonald's menuNon disponible

Local beer (0.5L)Non disponible

CappuccinoNon disponible

Water (1.5L)Non disponible

Bread (500g)Non disponible

Milk (1L)Non disponible

Eggs (12)Non disponible

Chicken (1kg)Non disponible

Apples (1kg)Non disponible

Bananas (1kg)Non disponible

Transport

Public transport ticketNon disponible

Monthly transport subscriptionNon disponible

Taxi ride (start)Non disponible

Taxi (1km)Non disponible

Gasoline (1L)Non disponible

Leisure

Monthly gym membershipNon disponible

Tennis court (1h weekend)Non disponible

CinemaNon disponible

TheaterNon disponible

Health

General practitioner consultationNon disponible

Dentist consultationNon disponible

Antibiotic medicationsNon disponible

Cold medications (6 days)Non disponible

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)Non disponible

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)Non disponible

Public services for 85m² apartmentNon disponible

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)Non disponible

Nike sports shoesNon disponible

International primary school (monthly)Non disponible

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police112

Ambulance110

Fire department112

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

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Information

About

Safety

Risk areas

Crime(High)

Terrorism(High)

Transport

Natural risks(Occasional earthquakes and droughts)

Health(Degraded and limited healthcare system)

Practical tips

Cost of living

Accommodation

Food

Transport

Leisure

Health

Others

Practical information

Electricity

Emergency numbers

Practical information

Photos

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