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Syria visa on arrival

Citizens of listed countries can obtain a paid visa on arrival at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport. Stays are up to 15 or 30 days for some groups; the stay for Gulf Cooperation Council citizens is unknown.

Ways to get a Syria visa on arrival

  1. Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council citizens

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of all Gulf Cooperation Council member states arriving at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.

    Fee
    A fee applies. The amount is not stated.
    1. Arrive at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.
    2. Obtain a visa on arrival and pay the applicable fee.

  2. 30-day visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, the United Kingdom and the United States arriving at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    A fee applies. The amount is not stated.

    Passports that qualify (2)

    1. Arrive at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.
    2. Obtain a visa on arrival and pay the applicable fee.

  3. 15-day visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan arriving at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Fee
    A fee applies. The amount is not stated.
    1. Arrive at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.
    2. Obtain a visa on arrival and pay the applicable fee.

  4. 15-day visa on arrival with advance boarding approval

    Visa on arrival

    Russian citizens who obtain OK to board approval at least 48 hours before departure.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Fee
    A fee applies. The amount is not stated.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Obtain OK to board approval, which is permission to board the flight, at least 48 hours before departure.
    2. Obtain a visa on arrival at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.

  5. Visa on arrival for accompanying family

    Visa on arrival

    A mother, wife or child accompanying a Syrian citizen. The same rules are stated to apply to Palestinian refugees with Syrian documents.

Who needs it

Eligible visitors who do not enter visa-free can obtain a visa on arrival under the stated airport rules.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen are listed for visa-free airport entry, although a separate prior-visa rule is also stated for some Lebanese citizens.

How to apply

  1. If you are a Russian citizen, obtain OK to board approval at least 48 hours before departure.
  2. Arrive at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.
  3. Obtain the visa on arrival and pay the applicable fee.

Good to know

  • The nationality-based arrival scheme described here applies at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport.
  • Russian citizens must obtain OK to board approval at least 48 hours before departure.
  • Do not assume these airport rules apply at land borders; conditions there are unclear.
  • An accompanying mother, wife or child of a Syrian citizen also has a stated visa-on-arrival route.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Syria?

Eligible visitors who do not enter visa-free can obtain a visa on arrival under the stated airport rules. Citizens of Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen are listed for visa-free airport entry, although a separate prior-visa rule is also stated for some Lebanese citizens.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Syria?

There are 5 options: Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council citizens (a visa at the border); 30-day visa on arrival (a visa at the border); 15-day visa on arrival (a visa at the border); 15-day visa on arrival with advance boarding approval (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for accompanying family (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Syria visa on arrival?

Up to 15 or 30 days, depending on nationality. The stay for Gulf Cooperation Council citizens is unknown.

How much does a Syria visa on arrival cost?

A fee applies. Exact amounts are not stated and depend on reciprocity.

How do I apply for a Syria visa on arrival?

1. 1. If you are a Russian citizen, obtain OK to board approval at least 48 hours before departure. 2. 2. Arrive at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport. 3. 3. Obtain the visa on arrival and pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Syria visa on arrival?

The nationality-based arrival scheme described here applies at Aleppo or Damascus International Airport. Russian citizens must obtain OK to board approval at least 48 hours before departure.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Syria?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Syria visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Syria be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Syria visa on arrival rules?

On Syria's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Syria?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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