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Syrian Electronic Entry Visa (e-Visa)

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

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The e-visa portal's current operational status, fees, validity and processing time are unverified and reportedly unreliable; confirm officially before relying on it.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Syria government website before you apply.
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Official name
Electronic entry visa (e-Visa)
Route type
Online short-stay entry visa
Status
Announced; operational availability not currently reliable
Do not assume the platform is live; confirm officially.
Where to apply
Official e-visa platform at evisa.sy (introduced 1 May 2024)
Who can apply
All nationalities except Israeli nationals
Platform eligibility as published; confirm before relying on it.
Processing time
UK FCDO states typically 5–7 days
The platform's own launch material cited issuance within 72 hours; treat processing time as variable and unconfirmed.
Passport validity
At least 3 months beyond your date of arrival

Who it is for

  • Foreign nationals seeking to apply for an entry visa online rather than at an embassy

How to apply

  • Confirm through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates whether the e-visa system is currently operating
  • Only use an official platform; avoid paying unofficial intermediary websites

Requirements

  • Be a nationality accepted by the platform (the e-visa system is open to all nationalities except Israeli nationals)
  • Hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond arrival
  • Provide a clear scan of the passport bio-data page and a digital passport-style photograph
  • Supply travel details (arrival date, entry point and accommodation) and the purpose of travel
  • Be able to pay the visa fee online

Documents you may need

  • Scan of the passport bio-data page (valid 3+ months beyond arrival)
  • Recent passport-style digital photograph
  • Travel itinerary and proof of onward or return travel
  • Proof of accommodation in Syria
  • Any supporting document relevant to the travel purpose

Frequently asked questions

  • Its status has been inconsistent. UK government (FCDO) guidance currently points travellers to the official platform at evisa.sy, but other reports have described the platform as non-operational at times. Verify the current status through official Syrian channels and never pay a third-party 'Syria e-visa' website before confirming.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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