The Government of Syria refuses entry and transit to holders of Israeli passports, 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 refused entry unless accompanied by a father, husband or brother (and with proof of such status)!!!
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Entry or transit visas are granted by Emigration And Passport Department at the border, for the subjects of foreign countries which have no diplomatic representation in Syria, and for the foreigners living permanently in Syria provided they show their residency cards.
VISA IN MISSION ABROAD
Arab and foreign arrivals to Syria should have the following:
- A Passport valid for a period not less than one month after the elapse of the period of the entry visa, provided that the passport is issued by a state recognized by Syria, does not carry an Israeli visa, and the name of the passport owner is not listed among those forbidden from entering Syria.
- An entry visa or transit visa issued by the Syrian embassy or consulate in the original country of the tourist or his place of residence. Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Syrian diplomatic missions issue the following entry visas : the diplomatic, the private, the complimentary and service visas.
- The entry visa is valid for six months from the date of its issue, and could be used for one or many entries. Exceptionally, visas can be granted for one year.
- The transit visa is usually valid for three months, six months, or one year, and serves for one or several entries.
- The entry or transit visa could include: wife of the visitor and his underage children, provided that their names and ages are registered in the related boxes.
- The visitor who wants to stay in the Syrian Arab Republic for over a fifteen days period from the date of his entry, should report to the Emigration And Passport Department, or its branches in the governorates to apply for a permission of residency.
- Permission of residency is spontaneously granted for the Arabs and foreigners born in Syria, and wives of Syrian nationals.
- In case of missing or damaging the residency card, the owner of the card should report to the Emigration And Passport Department in Damascus or any of its branches in the governorates, within three days from the date of missing or damaging the card in order to obtain a new one.
- A residency permission is not considered a work permit. He, who wishes to work in Syria, should get a work permit from the Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare.
- Any Arab or foreigner over fifteen years old, registered in the residency card of one of his parents, should get a new separate residency card similar to that of his parents in order to cover the remaining period of residency and to pay the required fees regardless of whether he bears a passport or not.
- Arabs and foreigners who have special or ordinary residencies have no right to leave Syria for a period over six months.
- Arabs and foreigners who have temporary residencies and an exit and return visa, have no right to stay outside Syria for more than three months.Lebanese citizens should report to the nearest police station within six days from their entry into Syria in order to obtain an I.D. card to facilitate their stay and movement in Syria.
DEPARTURE TAX: Is applicable for individuals and groups ONLY if Departure is through Syrian Airports, cost per person is approx $5.
Border check point