Visa Requirements for Syria: Essential Information for Travelers

Do You Need a Visa to Visit Syria?

Most nationalities, except for Lebanese and Jordanian citizens, are required to obtain a visa to enter Syria. Tourists can easily secure their visa upon arrival.

How to Apply for a Visa to Syria

Getting a Syrian visa is straightforward. Upon arrival, you simply pay the visa fee to receive your entry stamp.

If entering through Lebanon, you’ll be provided with a form to complete, which will be stamped at the border.
For arrivals via Jordan or Damascus International Airport, the stamp is placed directly in your passport.

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Visa Fees and Process

Visas can be obtained on arrival, with fees depending on your nationality:

EU Nationals: $75 USD
USA: $200 USD
Canada: $100 USD
UK, New Zealand, Australia: $150 USD
Brazil: $25 USD
Turkey: $200 USD

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Entry Points to Syria

By Air:
Qatar Airways now offers direct flights to Damascus International Airport three times a week on Monday, Friday, and Saturday:

Flight QR410: Departs Doha at 8:35 AM, arrives in Damascus at 11:30 AM.
Flight QR411: Departs Damascus at 1:30 PM, lands in Doha at 4:05 PM.

Turkish Airlines
Flights to Damascus resume on Jan. 23, 2025, with direct flights from Istanbul three times a week:

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
Departures from Istanbul at 9:00 AM.
Return flights from Damascus International Airport operate on the same days.

Royal Jordanian Airlines
Flights resume 31 January 2025, after a 13-year suspension.

Operates 4 times weekly between Amman and Damascus.
Connects Damascus to 45+ destinations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Gulf.

By Land:

You can enter Syria through Lebanon or Jordan:

Lebanese Borders: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Masnaa–Jdeideh crossing is the only open border; all other crossings remain closed.
Jordanian Borders: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Naseeb-Jaber borders are the only open borders between Syria and Jordan.

Border Crossing

The Lebanese-Syrian borders are accessible from 8am till 4pm while the Jordanian-Syrian borders open at 8 am and close at 6 pm.

Please be aware that the majority of nationalities can obtain a visa to Lebanon at no cost (check here for more information). However, entering Jordan requires a visa upon arrival, with a single-entry fee of approximately 60 USD.

Important Notice: Syrian and Lebanese regulations prohibit entry for those with a history of visiting Israel. Ensure your passport is free from any Israeli stamps.

Do I need a visa to Syria?

All nationalities except Lebanese and Jordanian require visa to Syria. Tourists can get visa upon arrival but an initial visa approval is required before planning to visit Syria.

How can I apply for a visa to Syria?

You can choose to apply directly through the Syrian embassy in your country. However, it’s important to be aware of the lengthy processing time, which can take up to three months. Instead, Syrian Guides offers to manage the visa application process locally on your behalf at no cost. Our expedited service ensures your visa approval is typically ready within 7 to 14 working days for most of nationalities. For citizens of US, Serbia and Thailand, the visa approval takes 15 – 45 working days. Upon your arrival in Syria, you can conveniently settle the visa fees and get your passport stamped, ensuring a swift and seamless arrangement for your travel documentation.

US citizens are now eligible to apply for a visa to Syria. The application process for the US citizens’ visa typically takes 15 – 45 working days.

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How does the visa process go?

To assist with your visa application, we kindly request that you complete a form containing your personal details, along with uploading a photocopy of your passport and a personal passport-sized photo. Once your application is approved by the immigration department, we will notify you via email or WhatsApp. While the process typically takes 7 – 14 working days, for US citizens, it may extend to 45 working days. Once notified, you can collect your visa upon arrival by paying the applicable fees as follows (Last update: 5 March, 2024):

EU Nationalities: 75 USD
USA: 200 USD
Canada: 100 USD
UK: 150 USD
New Zealand: 150 USD
Australia: 150 USD
Brazil: 25 USD
Turkey: 200 USD

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Syria Entry Points

Flying directly to Syria’s Damascus International Airport is one of the ways to travel to Syria. However, it’s important to note that flight choices at the moment are limited due to the US and EU sanctions against the Syrian aviation sector. Alternatively, you can travel to Syria by land, either through Lebanon or Jordan.

Border Crossing

The Lebanese-Syrian borders are accessible 24 hours a day, providing continuous entry. In contrast, the Jordanian-Syrian borders open at 8 am and close at 6 pm.

Important For Dual Nationals Visiting Syria

Always use the same passport you used for your first visa application. If you present a different passport at the Syrian borders, the officer may not allow entry because it doesn’t match the one in the system. If you used a different passport for the initial visa application, you’ll need to apply for a visa again using that passport.
Stick to the same passport when entering both Syria and the country before, whether Jordan or Lebanon. If the Syrian immigration officer doesn’t find your entry stamp for Lebanon or Jordan, they won’t give you an entry stamp for Syria. So, always use the same passport you used to enter Lebanon or Jordan.

Important Notice: Syrian regulations prohibit entry for those with a history of visiting Israel or certain regions in Egypt and Jordan like Sharm El Sheikh or Aqaba. Ensure your passport is free from stamps indicating visits to such locations for a smooth travel experience.