The new Syria transitional government announced on February 21st 2025 a new Syria visa cost for tourists visiting Syria for 3 days transit, 15 days or up to 6 month visits. The new pricing and group system aims to help rebuild the Syrian economy which has suffered immensely since the beginning of 2011.
Currently, for those crossing from Lebanon or Jordan into Syria – there are no visa fees in place yet. This may change in the near future.
The new visa pricing system is set to be in effect immediately for those arriving by flight into Damascus International Airport.
There are 10 different groups which have different visa costs associated:
All costs are in USD.
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Group 1: No Fee (up to 6 months)
Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania.
Group 2: $150 (up to 3 months)
Kuwait, Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia.
Group 3: $40 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days ($25)
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Peru, Montenegro, China, Morocco, Angola, Pakistan, Tanzania, Chad, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Cyprus, Cambodia, Cuba, Mongolia, Namibia, Ecuador, Sudan, Algeria, Yemen
Group 4: $75 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days ($25)
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: $125 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days $30
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: $150 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days $40
Philipines, Uganda, Djibouti, Suriname, Canada, Oman, Egypt.
Group 7: $250 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days $65
Kenya, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, Australia, Afghanistan, Argentina, UAE, Burundi, Dominica, São Tomé and Principe, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, New Zealand, Iraq
Group 8: $300 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days: $75 USD
USA, Gabon, Kyrgyzstan
Group 9: $350 (up to 15 days)
Transit – 3 days: $90
Marshall Islands, Congo
Group 10: $100 (up to 15 days)
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 time 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 travelling 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 Travelling To Syria?
When entering Syria, it is important to dress modestly, even more than if you travelled 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. Avoid tight clothes, sheer clothes and clothing with offensive or political graphics.
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