Syria Visa Requirements

Syria Travel Visa Required For Citizens of United States.

Kindly refer the current travel warning and recommendations issued by USDS for travel to Syria

Checklist of paperwork required for the Tourist Visa:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • One(1) visa application forms, electronically typed, completed and duly signed by the applicant, Please ensure:
    • Application forms must be completed in full & no column to be left blank.
    • Original signature of the applicant on Visa form.
    • Please fill answers to all questions on the visa - do not leave any section blank. If any portion does not apply - please write N/A or "not-applicable"
    • Applications with incomplete information - may be subject to delay
  • One (1) recent photographs
    • passport size. (2 x 2 in)
    • Photos must be recent, frontal-view, of the same batch, untouched, taken on white background
    • showing applicant wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription glasses
    • Please write first and last names of applicant in pencil on back of photos
  • A request letter stating the name & passport details of the applicant, purpose of visit, full names & address of reference in Syria, duration of stay, guarantee of return transportation and financial support while in Syria.
  • Letter of invitation from the host in Syria, stating applicant's name, passport details, purpose & duration of stay.
  • A copy of the travel itinerary
  • If you are a U.S legal resident, provide a copy of your Alien Card / or legal resident status in USA
  • Additional requirements for non-US citizens: - Copy of original passport - Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.

Time Taken: 5 - 7 business days approx. (per consular discretion)

NOTE: The Case may be referred to Damascus for Visa Authorization.

IMPORTANT: Having an Israel stamp in your passport may stop the applicant from obtaining a Visa for Syria and even entering Syria.

Visa Validity: Generally the Visas are issued for single entry, valid for 3 months. Visa validity is issued case to case basis - per Consular discretion.

Visa Processing Fee: $131.00 - Fees must be paid in US dollars with either a money order or cashier's check

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
  • Important - Must hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.

Kindly refer the current travel warning and recommendations issued by USDS for travel to Syria

Checklist of paperwork required for the Business Visa:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • One(1) visa application forms, electronically typed, completed and duly signed by the applicant, Please ensure:
    • Application forms must be completed in full & no column to be left blank.
    • Original signature of the applicant on each page of Visa form.
    • Please fill answers to all questions on the visa - do not leave any section blank. If any portion does not apply - please write N/A or "not-applicable"
    • Applications with incomplete information - may be subject to delay
  • One (1) recent photographs
    • passport size. (2 x 2 in)
    • Photos must be recent, frontal-view, of the same batch, untouched, taken on white background
    • showing applicant wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription glasses
    • Please write first and last names of applicant in pencil on back of photos
  • A Company letter of guarantee on official letterhead, stating the name and position of the applicant in the company, purpose of visit or nature of business to be performed, full names & address of business reference in Syria, duration of stay, guarantee of return transportation and financial support while in Syria
  • Letter of invitation from the Inviting company / Business associate in Syria, stating applicant's name, passport details, purpose & duration of stay.
  • A copy of the travel itinerary
  • If you are a U.S legal resident, provide a copy of your Alien Card / or legal resident status in USA
  • Additional requirements for non-US citizens: - Copy of original passport - Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.

Time Taken: 5 - 7 business days approx. (per consular discretion)

NOTE: The Case may be referred to Damascus for Visa Authorization.

IMPORTANT: Having an Israel stamp in your passport may stop the applicant from obtaining a Visa for Syria and even entering Syria.

Visa Validity: Generally the Visas are issued for single entry, valid for 3 months. Visa validity is issued case to case basis - per Consular discretion.

Visa Processing Fee: $131.00 - Fees must be paid in US dollars with either a money order or cashier's check

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
  • Important - Must hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.