The Syrian Transitional Government has eliminated visa requirements for most visitors, requiring only a passport for entry. However, there are exceptions: Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering or transiting through Syria, Iranian citizens must secure prior authorization, same for Russia and Iraq passport holders, and Lebanese citizens without a valid residence permit in another country or a Syrian family member must obtain a prior visa. you need to pay a visa fee whatever you arrive to Syria by lands borders or Airports.The new authorities do stamp your passport directly, you can ask them instead to stamp a peace of paper.
2025 VISA FEES FOR ENTERING SYRIA Visa On Arrival at DAM and ALP Airports All Land Border Crossings
* Any Country Not Listed Above = US$50 for 15-Day Visa * Visa-on-Arrival is not available for passports from Iran, Iraq, Russia. You must contact the Syrian Embassy is these countries.
For journalists, the process is slightly different. They must submit a prior request, including their personal details and information about their fixer, by filling out a designated form. A response is typically provided within two to three days. Journalists receive a visa upon arrival at the Syrian border based on their submitted request. They then visit the Ministry of Information to obtain a special filming permit, ensuring a smooth and flexible process.
Lebanese Borders: 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, The Masnaa–Jdeideh crossingJordanian Borders: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM, The Naseeb-Jaber borderDamascus & Aleppo Airports: Syrian Airlines: operates flights from Egypt, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait Cham Wings: operates flights from Qatar, UAE, Kuwait Qatar Airways: Flights operate Monday, Friday, and Saturday to and from Doha Turkish Airlines: Flights operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays to and from Istanbul Royal Jordanian Airlines: Flights operate daily from Amman
You need a passport valid for at least three months.
Upon arrival at one of the land ports or Damascus International Airport, you will be given a form to fill out with your personal information, and based on that, you will be granted a visa.
Payment can be made in USD cash. Please ensure your notes are crisp and clean, without stains, rips, or markings.
Iranian and Israeli citizens are not permitted to travel to Syria, and Iraq, Russia passport holders need a Visa in advance.
Foreigners can enter via the land border with Jordan and Lebanon or Iraq, as well as via Damascus International Airport.
