Syria Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Syria?

Yes. A visa is required for travel to Syria, and it must be obtained at an Embassy or Consulate of Syria in the traveler’s country of residence prior to arrival. However, the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Washington, DC, suspended all operations in March of 2014. Consular services have still not resumed. As a result, Passport Health Passports and Visas is unable to assist with the processing of visas for Syria. In addition to a visa, a passport is required for travel to Syria. However, Syrian authorities will not permit anyone whose passport bears an entry or exit stamp from Israel to enter the country. If Syrian authorities suspect you of having traveled to Israel, you will be detained for questioning. Therefore, if you have evidence of past travel to Israel in your passport and you are planning to travel to Syria, be sure to obtain a second passport for this trip.

Is A …	A Syria Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page per entry stamp
Tourist Visa	Yes
Other Visa Types	See below

Sources: U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Syria on Arrival?

No. Visas for Syria must be obtained prior to arrival in the country. However, there is no Syrian Embassy in the US to issue the visas. As a result, US citizens who are interested in traveling to Syria are advised to contact the Honorary Consulate of Syria that is located in Montreal, Canada.

What Types of Materials Support My Syria Visa Application?

Please contact the Syrian Arab Republic Honorary Consulate in Montreal, Canada, for the latest visa requirements. Additional information is available via the Consulate’s website.

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How Do I Obtain My Visa for Syria?

Please contact the Syrian Arab Republic Honorary Consulate in Montreal, Canada, for the latest visa requirements

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Syria?

You must have a valid passport that will not expire for at least six months to travel to Syria. It is crucial that your passport does not have any evidence of past travel to Israel. If your passport contains Israeli entry or exit stamps, you will need to obtain a second passport for your trip to Syria. Do you need to get a second passport? Passport Health Passports and Visas can get you a second passport in as little time as 1-3 business days.

There are myriad health and security risks in Syria, so be sure you are prepared. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the destination specific health and security advice, vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a safe and healthy trip to Syria.