Do United States Citizens Need a Visa for Syria?
E-Visa
Visa Status
E-Visa
Notes
🚫 Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
ℹ️ Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
ℹ️ Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
ℹ️ If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
⚠️ The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.
Quick Facts
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Capital
Damascus
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Currency
SYP - Syrian pound
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Languages
العربية
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Calling Code
+963
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Timezone
UTC+02:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
25.6M
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Area
185,180 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do United States citizens need a visa for Syria?
United States citizens need a visa to visit Syria. The current status is: E-Visa. Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.
How long can United States citizens stay in Syria?
Please check with the Syria embassy for specific duration limits.