Confirm which entry route applies
The U.S. State Department says Syria may issue U.S. tourists a visa on arrival at Damascus airport or when entering by land from Lebanon or Jordan; it reports a 30-day stay and an approximate USD 200 cost if issued. Canada's current advice, based on local-authority information, says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain visas at the border and must get one from a Syrian mission before departure. The Syrian portal could not be inspected. Do not rely on arrival issuance until a Syrian authority confirms your passport qualifies.
Confirm your entry requirements
The U.S. State Department says Syria may issue U.S. tourists a visa on arrival at Damascus airport or when entering by land from Lebanon or Jordan; it reports a 30-day stay and an approximate USD 200 cost if issued. Canada's current advice, based on local-authority information, says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain visas at the border and must get one from a Syrian mission before departure. The Syrian portal could not be inspected. Do not rely on arrival issuance until a Syrian authority confirms your passport qualifies.
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 U.S. says do not travel to Syria
The U.S. Department of State says not to travel to Syria for any reason. U.S. Embassy operations are suspended, and the U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens there.
Official guidanceU.S. visa-on-arrival advice conflicts with border guidance
The U.S. State Department says Syria may issue U.S. tourists a visa on arrival at Damascus airport or when entering by land from Lebanon or Jordan; it reports a 30-day stay and an approximate USD 200 cost if issued. Canada's current advice, based on local-authority information, says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain visas at the border and must get one from a Syrian mission before departure. The Syrian portal could not be inspected. Do not rely on arrival issuance until a Syrian authority confirms your passport qualifies.
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 States need a visa for Syria?
U.S. visa-on-arrival advice conflicts with border guidance. The U.S. State Department says Syria may issue U.S. tourists a visa on arrival at Damascus airport or when entering by land from Lebanon or Jordan; it reports a 30-day stay and an approximate USD 200 cost if issued. Canada's current advice, based on local-authority information, says non-Arab nationals cannot obtain visas at the border and must get one from a Syrian mission before departure. The Syrian portal could not be inspected. Do not rely on arrival issuance until a Syrian authority confirms your passport qualifies.
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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