How to get a Visa for Syria? Your Pathway to Syria with Ease! Securing a visa for Syria is a breeze when you partner with Syria Scope Travel. We handle every aspect of the visa process seamlessly, requiring just a scan of your passport. Upon your arrival at the Lebanese border, Jordanian border, or Damascus Airport, you’ll receive your stamp of entry hassle-free. Let us pave the way for your Syrian adventure!

Syria Visa (security clearance)

Since 2019, travelers to Syria must be accompanied by a licensed tour operator, such as Syria Scope Travel, to obtain the necessary visa. However, it’s important to note that the tour operator doesn’t directly apply for the visa but facilitates a security clearance process, which includes a background check. This clearance typically takes up to a week to process. Once approved, travelers are free to explore Syria for up to three months from the date of clearance.

Which countries don’t need security clearance to travel to Syria?

Citizens from several countries can get a visa(security clearance) free travel to Syria – including Lebanon Jordan, China, and Iran.

Can USA citizens get a Syrian visa?

Yes, of course, US citizens can obtain Syrian citizenship. The only thing difference is that the visa process takes two to four weeks due to special security screening procedures.

To read more about Syria Visa for USA citizens click here.

How to Arrive in Syria?

Many visitors opt for Beirut International Airport as their entry point to Syria due to its convenience and cost-effectiveness. The journey from Beirut to Damascus typically lasts three to four hours, factoring in border crossing procedures and traffic.
Alternatively, travelers can choose Amman Int’l Airport in Jordan as another entry point. The journey from Amman to Damascus usually takes four to five hours.
For those preferring direct flights, Damascus Int’l Airport offers connections from various destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Moscow, Cairo, Kuwait, Baghdad, Erbil, and Beirut, courtesy of Syrian Airlines and Cham Wings Airlines.

How much does a Syrian visa cost?

everything you need to know about the Syria Visa.

Can I apply for a Visa in a Syrian Embassy?

Syrian embassies are sought in many countries such as China, Cuba, Spain and Germany

Indeed, applying for a Syrian visa through the embassy entails a lengthy process. you need an invitation letter from a Syrian citizen. This information is then forwarded to Syria to initiate the security clearance process, which can take up to two months to complete. For a smoother and more efficient experience, many travelers opt to entrust the process to a reputable travel agent like Syria Scope Travel.

Syria Travel Advice:

It’s important to highlight the stringent regulations enforced by Syrian authorities regarding previous travel to Israel and self-ruled territories. Should border officials identify any indications in your passport suggesting prior visits to Israel while obtaining your Syria visa on arrival, your entry into Syria will be promptly denied.
These regulations extend beyond passports with visas or entry/exit stamps to Israel and self-ruled territories. Entry stamps from specific border crossings with Israel from neighboring countries like Jordan or Egypt, even if recently traveled through, will also result in immediate denial of entry by Syrian immigration officials.

To prevent refusal of entry into Syria, it’s essential to avoid obtaining entry/exit stamps from specific land border crossings in Jordan and Egypt. These include:
Jordan Border Crossings:

Wadi Araba Crossing/South Border, Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, Sheikh Hussein Crossing/Northern Border
Egypt Border Crossings:
Taba, Nitzana, Sharm el Sheikh, Mars al-Alam, and Hurghada
Notably, individuals have faced entry denial to Syria even with entry stamps from Sharm el Sheikh Airport, underscoring the importance of caution in stamp acquisition.

For more information about traveling to Syria, please contact us today! Alternatively, check out our extensive range of group Syria tours.

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