Embassy
Embassy of South Africa in Syria
7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street
Syria visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens need an eVisa for Syria. Apply on the official website.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
SYR
Syria
eVisa
An online visa application route; who can use it is not confirmed.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are not allowed to enter.
What to do
Apply on Syria's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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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
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C E LAdapter for some
- MoneySYP £
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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
Do south african citizens need a visa for Syria?
South African citizens need an eVisa for Syria. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Syria?
Only on Syria's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help south african citizens enter Syria?
We have no record of Syria relaxing its rules for south african 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 South Africa?
Syrian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to South Africa.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Syria?
Algeria, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Syria are easier for south african citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar Armenia, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Syria?
Apply on Syria's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
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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