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Visitor & short-stay

Visitor & short-stay routes for Syria.

5 Syrian resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Tourist / Visitor Entry VisaVisa route

    The standard short-stay option for tourism and general visits, normally arranged in advance through a Syrian embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Visa on ArrivalVisa route

    Issued at Damascus or Aleppo international airports and some land borders to nationals of eligible countries, often subject to prior entry approval before travel.

  • Visa-Free EntryVisa route

    Short-stay entry without a visa, available only to nationals of a limited group of neighbouring Arab states.

  • Transit VisaVisa route

    A short-validity option for travellers passing through the country en route to another destination rather than staying.

  • Electronic Entry Visa (e-Visa)Visa route

    An online system letting travellers apply without visiting an embassy, though its operational status should be verified before you rely on it.