Visa for Syria

A visa for Syria is a document that most travelers need to visit the country. On our website, you will find detailed information about the different types of visas available for traveling to Syria. It is important to know how long your visa is valid and how long you are allowed to stay in the country. These details can make a significant difference in planning your travel itinerary and the duration of your stay. From tourist visas to business and transit visas - each category has its own specifics and requirements. Applying for a visa can vary depending on the purpose of the visit, the type of visa, and the duration of stay.

The cost of the visa is also an important aspect. We will inform you about the cost of a visa for Syria and provide you with a visa calculator to calculate the exact amount. Additionally, you will find a list of the required documents that you need to prepare before applying for a visa.

For entry into Syria, you may need a visa. Depending on your nationality, you can obtain one upon arrival at the port of entry or apply for it in advance at a Syrian diplomatic mission or through the online service of our visa agency on our website.

Foreign nationals planning to stay in Syria for more than 15 days must register with the Syrian immigration authorities before the 15th day of their stay. If a traveler plans to stay in Syria for longer than fifteen days, they must extend their visa or apply for a residence permit. This can be done at the immigration office in Damascus or one of its branches in the provinces.

Syria generally does not issue visas or residence permits to students who wish to study religion or Arabic in private religious institutions.

EU citizens need a visa to enter Syria. You can apply for a visa for Syria on our website without having to go to the embassy yourself.

We will help you gather the right documents, schedule an appointment, and prepare for the interview.

With a Syrian visa, you can stay in the country for up to 15 days. It must be extended if necessary.

Somalis living outside Somalia are exempt from the visa requirement if they are over 35 years old and have at least $2,000. Iraqis living outside Iraq are also exempt from the visa requirement. Turkish nationals can stay in the country without a visa if their stay does not exceed 3 months.

As visas have frequently been denied upon entry in recent years, it is recommended to apply for the visa in advance.

Russian citizens with a diplomatic or service passport can visit the country without a visa for up to 30 days.

A passenger who does not have Syrian identification documents (passport or ID card) is considered a foreigner, even if they hold multiple nationalities, so visa requirements depend on the passport of the country from which the passenger is taking the flight.

The Syrian government strictly regulates the issue of previous visits to Israel and prohibits entry for individuals whose passports contain Israeli visas or stamps for crossing the border into Israel. Additionally, the absence of entry stamps from an Israeli neighboring country through which a traveler is attempting to enter Syria will result in refusal of entry by Syrian immigration authorities. It is not possible to enter Syria directly from Israel by land.

The costs for a visa to Syria depend on several factors, such as the type of visa, the nationality of the applicant, and the processing time. The main costs include the consular fee, a flat fee for processing your application, and the service fee, which covers the costs for administrative services related to the visa application process.

If you wish, you can also take advantage of additional services, such as filling out an online visa application, valid overseas health insurance, or a priority service, which can significantly simplify the process. However, you should keep in mind that the costs for these services will be added to the total amount.

To easily calculate the total costs for a visa, including all possible additional services, we recommend using the Visa Calculator. With this tool, you can quickly and accurately determine how much you need to pay for a visa to Syria, based on the selected options and conditions.

According to Syrian visa regulations, travelers must present a passport valid for at least six months, two passport photos, a certificate from their workplace to prove their employment, and the visa fee.