Historical policy report — reviewed 6 November 2026: This article records a July 2025 decision to collect Syrian visa fees at land borders as well as airports. The original fee examples and exemptions are historical, not guaranteed current rates or eligibility. For planning, see our visa-fee reference guide and visa requirements, and confirm entry approval and fees for your own passport.
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced a change to the visa policy in July 2025: from 6 July 2025, visa fees were to be collected at both land borders and airports, subject to applicable nationality-based rules and exemptions. This new regulation ends the previous system where visa fees were only collected from arrivals at Damascus International Airport, while travelers crossing by land were generally exempt.
Unified Visa Fees for All Entry Points
With the issuance of Decree No. 148/8, The July 2025 decision extended visa-fee collection to land borders as well as airports. The fees are denominated in US dollars and must be paid upon arrival, based on the daily exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Syria.
This move is intended to standardize and clarify entry requirements for all nationalities, creating fairness and transparency at every Syrian border crossing.
Who Is Affected?
This regulation applies to all Arab and foreign nationals, including both tourists and business visitors, no matter where they are coming from or how they enter Syria.
Visa Fees for European and English-Speaking Travelers
For most European and English-speaking countries, Syrian visa fees are as follows:
- European Union nations, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and similar countries are generally in the fifth and seventh groups.
- Most European countries (such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, etc.), as well as Japan, China, South Korea, Brazil, and others, pay $75 for a single-entry visa (1 month), $110 for a double-entry visa (3 months), and $150 for a multiple-entry visa (6 months). The transit visa fee for these countries is $40.
- UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and several other English-speaking countries pay a higher rate: $150 for a single-entry visa (1 month), $225 for a double-entry visa (3 months), and $300 for a multiple-entry visa (6 months). The transit visa fee for these countries is $75.
To see the complete list of countries and exact fees for your nationality, please refer to our Syria Visa Fees 2026 guide page.
Key Points of the New Policy
- Visa fees are now mandatory at all Syrian land borders and airports.
- Fees must be paid in US dollars, in accordance with the Central Bank’s exchange rate.
- The fee and conditions depend on your nationality and visa type (single, double, multiple entry, or transit).
- These rules apply to all travelers beginning July 6, 2025.
Why Is This Happening?
Syrian officials have stated that these changes are designed to:
- Ensure equal treatment for all travelers, regardless of where or how they enter.
- Streamline border operations and reduce confusion.
- Bring Syria’s visa policy in line with international standards.
What Should Travelers Do?
- Check the fee for your nationality on the official list before you travel.
- Prepare the necessary amount in US dollars to pay at the border or airport.
- Review all updated entry requirements and documents ahead of your journey to avoid any inconvenience at arrival.
For further details, requirements, and the full table of updated visa fees, please visit:
👉 Syria Visa Fees 2026 guide
