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Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months required
by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above
except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: (a) For stays of over 15 days, visitors should report to
the Emigration and Passport Department, or its branches in the
governorates to apply for a permission of residency. (b) Nationals of
countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact
the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).
Visa Note
The government of Syria refuses entry and transit to: any passenger
holding a passport containing a visa (valid or expired) for Israel and
those holding a stamp indicating an Israel-Jordan border crossing;
females aged between 14 and 35 years unless accompanied by a father,
husband or brother (and with proof of such status); and holders of
passports bearing evidence of entry at Sharm El Sheikh, Rafha, Gaza or
Nablus.
Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry: £32. Multiple-entry: £50. Transit.
Payable in cash or by postal order only. These fees are only for
nationals of the UK. The cost of visas for other nationalities varies;
consult the embassy for further information.
Validity
Single-entry (three months from date of issue). Multiple-entry (six
months from date of issue). Transit (three months from date of issue).
Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up
to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at the embassy); see General Info.
In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic
representation, visitors should apply by post to the nearest Syrian
embassy.
Working Days Required
Two for online applications, otherwise five.
Warning
Developments in the region may trigger public unrest. Travelers should
be particularly vigilant in public places and take care to avoid
demonstrations, which can turn hostile.
There is a continuing threat from terrorism in Syria. On 12 September
2006, suspected terrorists launched an attack on the US Embassy in
Damascus involving grenades and small arms fire. No US personnel were
injured in the attacks but there are reports of bystanders being
injured.
Travelers should not attempt to enter Iraq via the Syrian border,
which is subject to restrictions on both sides.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. | 
