Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Syria.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMEMBASSY ARRANGEDTourist / Visitor Entry VisaThe standard short-stay option for tourism and general visits, normally arranged in advance through a Syrian embassy or consulate before you travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYON ARRIVALELIGIBLE NATIONALSVisa on ArrivalIssued at Damascus or Aleppo international airports and some land borders to nationals of eligible countries, often subject to prior entry approval before travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREEARAB STATESVisa-Free EntryShort-stay entry without a visa, available only to nationals of a limited group of neighbouring Arab states.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITONWARD TRAVELTransit VisaA short-validity option for travellers passing through the country en route to another destination rather than staying.View visa details
- SHORT STAYONLINEVERIFY STATUSElectronic 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.View visa details
- WORKRESIDENCE PERMITAUTHORISATIONWork / Employment Residence PermitThe route for foreign nationals to work in the country, combining an entry visa, a residence permit and formal work authorisation.View visa details
- STUDYSTUDENTSUNIVERSITY PLACEStudent Visa / Residence Permit for StudyEntry and residence for foreign nationals accepted to study at a Syrian university or institution.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSESRESIDENCEFamily / Dependant ResidenceResidence for spouses and family members of Syrian nationals, or of foreign residents lawfully living in the country.View visa details
- BUSINESSSHORT STAYNO EMPLOYMENTBusiness Visit VisaA short-stay option for business meetings, negotiations and commercial activity that does not amount to taking up employment.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTLONG-TERMFOREIGN NATIONALSResidence Permit (Long-Term Residency for Aliens)The permit authorising a foreign national to reside in Syria beyond a short visit, governed by the aliens' residence law.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPLONG RESIDENCECitizenship by NaturalisationAcquisition of Syrian nationality by long-resident foreign nationals who meet the requirements of the Nationality Law.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPMARRIAGECitizenship by MarriageA naturalisation route for a foreign woman married to a Syrian man, granting nationality under the Nationality Law.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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