From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
The FCDO says British travellers can apply and check their application status through evisa.sy. It currently reports an approximate 5–7 day decision time, which may vary; confirm the live process and apply well before travel.
Submit through the official channel
Use Syrian eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
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 guidanceThe UK advises against all travel to Syria
The FCDO advises against all travel to Syria. British consular support is unavailable from within Syria, and travel against the advice may invalidate travel insurance. Check the live FCDO advisory before making plans.
Official guidanceSyria at a glance
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- SYP
- Calling code
- +963
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Syria?
For tourism in Syria, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom should arrange an eVisa before travel. The FCDO says British travellers can apply and check their application status through evisa.sy. It currently reports an approximate 5–7 day decision time, which may vary; confirm the live process and apply well before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 3 months after arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Syrian eVisa
The FCDO says British travellers can apply and check their application status through evisa.sy. It currently reports an approximate 5–7 day decision time, which may vary; confirm the live process and apply well before travel.
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
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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