Update Syria Visa: March 2025

In this blog you’ll find the updated details about the new Syria visa. Since the fall of Assad, the Syrian government has introduced new Syria visa information for foreign visitors. Almost all countries can enter with visa. For now, fees are only being applied at Damascus Airport, while Syria land border visa remain free.

Land Border with Lebanon

At the moment, entry to Syria via the Lebanese land border is visa-free and no security clearance is required, therefore there are no costs associated. Please note that this is likely to change in the near future.

Land Border with Jordan

At the moment, entry to Syria via the Jordanian land border is visa-free and no security clearance is required, therefore there are no costs associated. Please note that this is likely to change in the near future.

Damascus Airport

At the moment, entry to Syria via the Damascus Airport requires a visa on arrival (VOA). The cost of this visa varies from country to country and is subject to change.

Below is a breakdown of all nationalities for airport visa fees:

VOA Cost (USD)	Nationality
Free (6 months stay)	Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania
40 (25 transit)	Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Chad, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania
75 (25 transit)	Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Colombia, Comoros, Ethiopia, Georgia, Gambia, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
125 (30 transit)	Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
150 (40 transit)	Canada, Djibouti, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Saudia Arabia, Sierra Leone
250 (65 transit)	Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Burundi, Cameroon, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
300 (75 transit)	Gabon, Kyrgyzstan, USA
350 (90 transit)	Marshall Islands, Congo (unspecified which Congo, or both)
100 (25 transit)	Any country not listed above

Syria visa information can change at any time, so it’s important to stay up to date. Following us on Instagram or visiting our website for the latest Syria visa details before planning your trip to Syria!

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