Syria
Syrian Arab Republic
At a glance
Syria visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Syria depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Syria, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Syria already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Syria in →Do you need a visa for Syria?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Syria — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Syria
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 9 countries can currently enter Syria visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Syria they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Syria’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Syria runs on 220V with plug types C, E, L. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Syria.
Full power guide for SyriaLocation
Light & dark
Damascus swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:29.
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