Syria visa on arrival for citizens of Italy: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Syria, and citizens of Italy can obtain it on arrival.
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On arrival
Our guide to the Syria visa from Italy
Italian passport holders need a visa to enter Syria. The applicable route is a visa on arrival: apply and pay at the designated counter at the border or airport, following the instructions issued by the authorities.
The visa on arrival is associated with a stay of 30 days. Before travelling, check the official portal or the relevant embassy for eligible entry points, required documents and payment arrangements. Prepare for the counter process without assuming that requirements remain unchanged.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Italian passport holders need a visa to travel to Syria. Under the stated regime, the visa is obtained on arrival at the designated counter at the border or airport. This is not a visa exemption. Check the official portal or the relevant embassy before departure to confirm the entry conditions that apply to your itinerary.
How much does a visa for Syria cost from Italy?
The official fee for a visa for Syria is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Syria really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Syria?
The exact list for Syria is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Syria before you apply.
Documents and fees
The specific documents required and the amount of any fee are not provided here. Consult the official portal or the relevant embassy for the current list of documents and payment rules. If cash payment is required at your entry point, bring exact change where practical. Do not assume that a document will replace requirements that have not been officially confirmed.
How to apply for a visa for Syria from Italy
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
Steps below describe how the visa on arrival regime works. Confirm the specifics with the official source.
How to apply
On arrival in Syria, go to the counter responsible for visas before continuing with entry formalities. Follow the instructions provided by the authorities, including those concerning document submission and payment. Before travel, verify with the official portal or the relevant embassy that your intended entry point supports this procedure. Do not rely solely on information published by third parties.
Where do you apply for a visa for Syria from Italy?
A visa on arrival for Syria is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Italy on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Italy but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Syria take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing times and tips
No processing time is stated for this arrival procedure. The visa is associated with a stay of 30 days, but this does not define visa validity or a processing time. Check official conditions shortly before departure and allow time for formalities at the counter. Keep the contact details of the relevant embassy available during your trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
A common mistake is confusing a visa on arrival with visa-free entry. Another is treating the 30-day stay as visa validity or as a processing time, which is different information. Avoid assuming the documents, fees or payment method. Confirm these points with the official portal or the relevant embassy before you depart.
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Other visa types for Syria
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
No official source identified: check with the embassy.
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
To confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
5 days
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for traveling in Syria
- Avoid traveling to Syria due to security risks.
- Ensure you have a valid passport for at least six months after your planned departure date.
For a safe trip, it is recommended to contact local or consular authorities for up-to-date information.
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