Destination guide

Syria visa requirements

For United States passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Syria with a United States passport?

eVisa / Visa on arrival

Key entry notes

  • The eVisa portal is currently suspended.
  • Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
  • Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
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  • Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
  • If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
  • The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Western Asia
Capital
Damascus
Languages
Arabic
Currency
SYP
Time zones
UTC+02:00
Area
185,180 km2
Population
23,339,517
Gini index
35.8