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Syrian Arab Republic: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

Passport valid for at least one month beyond the end of the visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Required by all nationals 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 visa extension. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types and cost: 

Single-entry: £30. Multiple-entry: £50. 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. Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at the embassy). Application forms must be completed online.

In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic representation, visitors can either apply by post to the nearest Syrian Embassy or can apply at the Syrian border.

Working days: 

Two.

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