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Syria is one of the larger states of the Middle East and has its capital in Damascus. Syria is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iraq, by Jordan and Israel to the south, and by Lebanon to the south-west.

Citizens of all countries require a visa to visit Syria. Official policy says that, if your country has a Syrian embassy or consulate, you should apply for your visa in advance.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TOURISTS COMING TO SYRIA:

Arab and foreign arrivals to Syria should have the following:

1- A Passport valid for a period not less than one month after the elapse of the period of the entry visa, provided that the passport is issued by a state recognized by Syria, does not carry an Israeli visa, and the name of the passport owner is not listed among those forbidden from entering Syria.

2- An entry visa or transit visa issued by the Syrian embassy or consulate in the original country of the tourist or his place of residence. Entry or transit visas are granted by Emigration And Passport Department at the border, for the subjects of foreign countries which have no diplomatic representation in Syria, and for the foreigners living permanently in Syria provided they show their residency cards.

3- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Syrian diplomatic missions issue the following entry visas : the diplomatic, the private, the complimentary and service visas.

4- Entry visa: two kinds
– Six months from the date of its issue: valid for one or many entries. Exceptionally, visas can be granted for one year.
– Entry visa valid for three months, serves for one entry.

5- Transit visa: two kinds
– Three months valid for one or many entries
– Three months valid for one entries

 6- could include: wife of the visitor and his underage children, provided that their names and ages are registered in the related boxes.

7- The visitor who wants to stay in the Syrian Arab Republic for over a fifteen days period from the date of his entry, should report to the Emigration And Passport Department, or its branches in the governorates to apply for a permission of residency.

8- Permission of residency is spontaneously granted for the Arabs and foreigners born in Syria, and wives of Syrian nationals.

9- In case of missing or damaging the residency card, the owner of the card should report to the Emigration And Passport Department in Damascus or any of its branches in the governorates, within three days from the date of missing or damaging the card in order to obtain a new one.

10- A residency permission is not considered a work permit. He, who wishes to work in Syria, should get a work permit from the Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare

11- Any Arab or foreigner over fifteen years old, registered in the residency card of one of his parents, should get a new separate residency card similar to that of his parents in order to cover the remaining period of residency and to pay the required fees regardless of whether he bears a passport or not.

12- Arabs and foreigners who have special or ordinary residencies have no right to leave Syria for a period over six months.

13- Arabs and foreigners who have temporary residencies and an exit and return visa, have no right to stay outside Syria for more than three months. Lebanese citizens should report to the nearest police station within six days from their entry into Syria in order to obtain an I.D. card to facilitate their stay and movement in Syria.

SYRIA VISA REQUIREMENTS:

General required documents for Syria visa:

  • A Passport valid for a period not less than one month after the elapse of the period of the entry visa, provided that the passport is issued by a state recognized by Syria, does not carry an Israeli visa, and the name of the passport owner is not listed among those forbidden from entering Syria.
  • Syrian visa application form.
  • Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Time required to issue visa:

Visas are usually processed in 5 to 8 business days. Rush service may be available for additional fees.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SYRIA VISA

To apply for a Syria visa, you may consider the following steps to submit your visa application to the nearest Syria embassy or consulate:

Step 2: Gather documents

Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.

Step 2: Submit visa application

Submit your completed visa application form in person or through a representative or travel agent at the Syria Embassy or Consulate nearest to you, along with all the required documentation. Pay the applicable fee for your visa application at the time of submitting your application form.

Step 3: Collect your visa

After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.

SYRIA VISA APPLICATION FORM

All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Syria visa.

You can download Syria visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Syria embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.