Embassy
Embassy of Syria, Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
2215 Wyoming Avenue
Syria visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria, for up to 30 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
SYR
Syria
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are not allowed to enter.
Special rules for American citizens in Syria
- The eVisa portal is currently suspended.
- Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
- 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.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Syria.
Ways into Syria
Visitors usually need an entry visa before travel.
eVisaOnline entry visaAn online visa application route; who can use it is not confirmed.
How to apply
- Open evisa.sy.
- Ask your Syrian embassy for help if it won't load.
- The site did not load during the check; this does not mean it closed.
- Who can apply, required papers, fees and processing times were not confirmed.
Visa requiredEntry visa before travelAn entry visa for visitors who need permission to enter Syria.
How to apply
- Contact the Syrian embassy that serves where you live.
- Ask how to apply.
- Get your visa before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- The Washington embassy website says it is under construction.
- Separate tourist visa rules were not found.
- Stay limits, fees and processing times were not confirmed.
Sources (9)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Syrian civil aviation authority: Entry, Transit and Departure of Passengers and Crew; effective 28 October 2026
- Syrian Embassy in Paris: Obtaining a visa
- Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
- Foreign ministry services; no readable visa instructions obtained
- Foreign ministry diplomatic missions directory
- Syrian Ministry of Interior; no readable entry guidance obtained
- Electronic visa portal linked by the Paris embassy; retrieval timed out
- Syrian Embassy in Washington; under construction
- Syrian Honorary Consulate in Sydney: Visa; form link only
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C E LAdapter needed
- MoneySYP £
- Time+14h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency112 police110 ambulance
Planning your Syria trip
- DamascusThe capital is described as the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Its old city has traditional markets and mosques.
- AleppoAn ancient city known for its historic markets, olive soap and traditional sweets.
- PalmyraVisit the ruins of an ancient city.
- BosraSee Roman ruins and a Roman theatre recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Scams to watch for in Syria
- Taxi overcharging and unused metersDrivers may bargain with foreign visitors and ask for very high fares instead of using the meter. Licensed taxis have meters. In Damascus, drivers often do not use them at night. Private airport cab services also cost substantially more, though a higher price alone does not mean fraud.
- Persistent begging and demands for moneySome people begging may follow visitors and keep demanding money until they pay. There are also reports of tourists being attacked for money or food. Begging is common in some places, but not every person asking for help is running a scam.
- Fake begging appealsSome people imitate beggars to obtain money and use further tricks to persuade visitors to give more. The exact stories and methods are not described.
About Syria
Syria is a republic in Western Asia on the eastern Mediterranean, bordering Turkey and Iraq.
- Capital
- Damascus
- Money
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +963
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Syria?
Do american citizens need a visa for Syria?
American citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria, for up to 30 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Syria?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Syria visa at the airport?
Yes. American citizens get the visa when they land in Syria. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Can I enter Syria with Israeli stamps in my passport?
Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are not allowed to enter.
Do syrian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Syrian citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Syria?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Syria are easier for american citizens?
Armenia, Georgia, Oman, Palestine Qatar, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Syria?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Syria?
Syrian pound (£). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Syria?
Arabic.
Reviewed by @snuck