Embassy
Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Damascus
Omar Ben Al Khattab st., Adawi
Syria visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria, for up to 15 days.
Passport
RUS
Russia
Going to
SYR
Syria
Visa on arrival
Get it at the airport or border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 15 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 Russian citizens in Syria
Russians can get a Syria visa on arrival
- Get a visa on arrival for a 15-day stay.
- Russia advises its citizens against visiting Syria due to safety risks.
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
- 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
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Russia
- Plugs C E LAdapter for some
- MoneySYP £
- Time−1h
- 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 Russian citizens visiting Syria?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival for a 15-day stay.
Do russian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria, for up to 15 days.
How long can russian citizens stay in Syria?
Up to 15 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. Russian 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 Russia?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Syria?
Ireland, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria Cyprus, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Syria are easier for russian citizens?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Jordan Oman, and 3 more let russian 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.
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