The new Syria transitional government has announced, on February 21st 2025 new Syria visa cost for tourists visiting Syria for transit, 15 days and 3 month visits. The new pricing and group system aims to help rebuild the Syrian economy which has suffered immensely over the past 14 years.
The new visa pricing system is set to be in effect immediately from the Damascus International Airport. There are 10 different groups which have different visa costs associated:
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Group 1: No Fee – 6 months
Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania.
Group 2: $150 USD – 3 months
Kuwait, Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia.
Group 3: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $40 USD
Transit – 3 days $25 USD
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Peru, Montenegro, China, Morocco, Angola, Pakistan, Tanzania, Chad, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Cyprus, Cambodia, Cuba, Mongolia, Namibia, Ecuador, Sudan, Algeria, Yemen
Group 4: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $75 USD
Transit – 3 days $25 USD
Armenia, Central African Republic, Uruguay, Albania, Bosnia, Capo Verde, Senegal, Mexico, Niger, India, Indonesia, Burkina Faso, Turkmenistan, East Timor, Comoros Islands, Ethiopia, Lithuania, Colombia, Georgia, Luxemborg, Rwanda, Russia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Singapore, New Zealand, Gambia, Guinea, Venezuela, South Korea, Laos, Libya, Liberia, Malawi, Thailand, Mozambique, Myanmar, North Korea, Serbia
Group 5: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $125 USD
Transit – 3 days $30 USD
Spain, Switzerland, Paraguay, Bahrain, Denmark, Sweden, Somalia, Germany, Austria, Greece, Norway, Iceland, Italy, Bulgaria, Belarus, Slovakia, Slovenia, France, Finland, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary
Group 6: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $150 USD
Transit – 3 days $40 USD
Philipines, Uganda, Djibouti, Suriname, Canada, Oman, Egypt.
Group 7: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $250 USD
Transit – 3 days $65 USD
Kenya, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, Australia, Afghanistan, Argentina, UAE, Burundi, Dominica, São Tomé and Principe, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, New Zealand, Iraq
Group 8: 15 days $300
Transit – 3 days: $75 USD
USA, Gabon, Kyrgyzstan
Group 9: 15 days $350
Transit – 3 days: $90 USD
Marshall Islands, Congo
Group 10: Foreigner (15 days) Arab (3 months) $100
All countries not listed above
Transit – 3 days: $25 USD
When Will The New Syria Visa Prices Come Into Effect?
These new visa prices will come into effect immediately through Damascus International Airport. It is likely that the visa system may take some extra days to come into place at the land borders.
How Can Payment Be Made?
Payment can be made in USD cash. Please ensure your notes are crisp and clean, without stains, rips or markings.
Are There Any Nationalities That Cannot Travel To Syria?
Iranian and Israeli citizens are not permitted for travel to Syria. If you travel despite the risks, you will be rejected and will face deportation and possible imprisonment.
Which Entry Points Can Foreigners Use To Visit Syria?
Foreigners can enter via land border with Jordan and Lebanon, as well as via Damascus International Airport. However, passengers traveling alone are likely to be rejected boarding if their flight destination is Damascus without any permissions. We can provide the necessary permissions to allow you to board a flight to Damascus.
- Lebanese Borders: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Masnaa–Jdeideh crossing. Other borders are closed for travel
- Jordanian Borders: 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The Naseeb-Jaber border
Flights:
- Qatar Airways: Flights operate Monday, Friday and Saturday to and from Doha
- Turkish Airlines: Flights operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays to and from Istanbul
- Royal Jordanian Airlines: Flights operate daily from Amman
Is There Anything To Know About Traveling To Syria?
When entering Syria, it is important to dress modestly, even more than if you traveled in the last 10 years. Recently, foreigners have been turned away for wearing shorts and having exposed tattoos. It is important that both male and females cover their full legs, chest, shoulders and it is better if females cover their arms. Avoiding tight clothes, sheer clothes and clothing with offensive or political graphics.
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