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Syrian Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

Syria is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. Syria requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Syrian Embassy in Pretoria

The Syrian embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Francis Baard Street 963, Pretoria.

Syria visa for South African citizens

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South African citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Syria, not at the Syrian embassy.

South Africa’s missions in Syria

Missions of South Africa in Syria (1)

In return, South Africa has an embassy in Syria, in Damascus.

Good to know

Syria in South Africa

Worldwide, Syria has 54 missions in 46 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Syrian citizens

South Africa requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In South Africa, Syrian citizens can turn to the Syrian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Syrian embassy in South Africa is closed

The Syrian embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Syria, such as Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Syrian embassy in South Africa?

The Syrian embassy is in Pretoria, at Francis Baard Street 963, Pretoria.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?

Syria requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Syria?

Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Damascus.