Confirm which entry route applies
Germany's Foreign Office says German residents should apply through the Syrian Embassy in Berlin. The Syrian Embassy in Paris says entry visa applications must be submitted electronically via evisa.sy and it no longer accepts applications itself. Confirm the process with the Syrian mission responsible for your residence before paying or booking.
Confirm your entry requirements
Germany's Foreign Office says German residents should apply through the Syrian Embassy in Berlin. The Syrian Embassy in Paris says entry visa applications must be submitted electronically via evisa.sy and it no longer accepts applications itself. Confirm the process with the Syrian mission responsible for your residence before paying or booking.
Details that can change your plans
Register with immigration for stays over 15 days
France Diplomatie, Spain's Foreign Ministry and Canada's current travel advice say visitors staying more than 15 days must report to Syrian immigration or police before the first 15 days expire. This is a separate registration step; it does not extend the stay granted on your visa or at entry.
Official guidancePrevious travel to Israel can affect entry
Official travel guidance says a passport showing an Israeli visa or entry stamp may lead to refusal. German guidance also includes some stamps from border crossings adjoining Israel, including the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge and Taba. This is separate from nationality-based entry restrictions; check the rule for the passport you will use.
Official guidanceGermany warns against travel to Syria
Germany's Foreign Office warns against travel to Syria. The German Embassy in Damascus is closed to the public and only very limited consular help may be available in an emergency. Check the live warning before making plans.
Official guidanceGerman visa application instructions conflict
Germany's Foreign Office says German residents should apply through the Syrian Embassy in Berlin. The Syrian Embassy in Paris says entry visa applications must be submitted electronically via evisa.sy and it no longer accepts applications itself. Confirm the process with the Syrian mission responsible for your residence before paying or booking.
Official guidanceSyria at a glance
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- SYP
- Calling code
- +963
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Germany need a visa for Syria?
German visa application instructions conflict. Germany's Foreign Office says German residents should apply through the Syrian Embassy in Berlin. The Syrian Embassy in Paris says entry visa applications must be submitted electronically via evisa.sy and it no longer accepts applications itself. Confirm the process with the Syrian mission responsible for your residence before paying or booking.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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