Syria Cradle is a cultural travel company dedicated to revealing the timeless beauty, deep history, and living traditions of Syria — one of the most fascinating destinations on earth. Our mission is to connect travelers with the birthplace of civilizations through authentic, meaningful, and carefully guided journeys.
Syria Visa on Arrival
The Syrian authorities issue entry visas on arrival to most nationalities, with certain exceptions determined by political, security, and administrative regulations. Travelers from restricted countries are required to obtain prior visa approval before travel.
The visa fee must be paid in cash (USD or EUR) upon arrival at either land border crossings or international airports.
In most cases, visas are stamped directly into the traveler’s passport. However, passengers may request that the visa be issued on a separate sheet of paper instead of being stamped in the passport.
Important Notice:
Travelers whose passports contain entry or exit stamps from border crossings between Israel and Egypt or Israel and Jordan are not eligible for a Syrian visa.
Restricted Nationalities (Visa on Arrival Not Available)
Afghanistan, Belarus, China, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Yemen, Russia, and all African countries.
| Nationality | Visa Fee |
|---|---|
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Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania, Serbia |
No Visa Necessary |
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Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Botswana, Cambodia, Chad, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Yemen |
US$25 - 15 Day Visa |
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Senegal, Albania, Armenia, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Guinea, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Luxembourg, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Suriname, Thailand, The Gambia, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
US$50 - 15 Day Visa |
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Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Bahamas, Tunisia |
US$75 - 15 Day Visa |
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Canada, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Uganda, United Arab Emirates |
US$100 - 15 Day Visa |
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Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Burundi, Cameroon, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Ghana, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan |
US$150 - 15 Day Visa |
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Gabon, Kyrgyzstan, United States of America |
US$200 - 15 Day Visa |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Marshall Islands, North Korea |
US$300 - 15 Day Visa |
Visa Fee for Unlisted Nationalities
All nationalities not mentioned in the above categories are eligible for a 15-day visa on arrival priced at US$50.
Entry Points for Foreign Visitors to Syria
Land Border Crossings (Lebanon):
Masnaa–Jdeideh crossing
Operating hours: 06:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Land Border Crossings (Jordan):
Naseeb–Jaber crossing
Operating hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Air Entry Points (International Airports)
Foreign travelers may enter Syria via:
Damascus International Airport – connected flights from Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait
Aleppo International Airport – connected flights from Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait
Additional flight routes include:
Doha (Qatar Airways) – flights operate on Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Istanbul – flights operate on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Amman – daily flights available
Airlines serving these routes include Flydubai and Jet Airways.
Important Travel Notice
Travelers arriving via Damascus or Aleppo International Airports should be aware that some airlines may not have fully updated information regarding Syria’s visa policies. As a result, they might incorrectly request a visa prior to departure, even if the traveler qualifies for a visa on arrival.
In such cases, it is recommended to ask the airline to verify the latest visa regulations directly with Syrian immigration authorities.
Alternatively, travelers booking through a licensed tour operator can obtain a pre-arranged visa confirmation letter, ensuring smooth boarding and entry procedures.
Please note that airlines such as Flydubai and Jet Airways have occasionally been reported to apply outdated visa requirements.
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