Embassy
Embassy of Syria in Canada
46, rue Cartier
Syria visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
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Syria
Visa needed
An entry visa for visitors who need permission to enter Syria.
- Visa
- Required
- 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 Canadian citizens in Syria
- The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, criminality, arbitrary detention, torture and forced disappearance.
- Canadians that were born in Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen or GCC member state do not need a visa.
- Canadians of Syrian origin don't need a visa, they must have a proof.
- Canadians with a residence permit issued by GCC member state or Lebanon, can obtain a visa upon arrival.
- They must have a valid address in Syria, a contact number and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
What to do
Find Syria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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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
- 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 Canada
- Plugs C E LAdapter needed
- MoneySYP £
- Time+10h
- 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 Canadian citizens visiting Syria?
Do canadian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Syria visa?
At Syria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help canadian citizens enter Syria?
We have no record of Syria relaxing its rules for canadian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
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 Canada?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Syria?
United States can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Syria are easier for canadian citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar Türkiye, and 3 more let canadian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Syria?
Find Syria's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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.
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