Asia
Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Population
- 25,620,427
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (SYP)
- Calling code
- +963
- Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
- 64missions
- 58embassies
- 6consulates
Syria
Embassies and consulates in Syria
embassies in Damascus
Diplomatic missions from 58 countries are based in Syria, 64 missions in all (58 embassies and 6 consulates). Most embassies, 57 of 58, are in the capital, Damascus. Consulates are also found in Aleppo and Al-Qamishli.
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All missions in Syria
Other cities in Syria
- 59
- 4
- 1
Outside Damascus, missions are found in Aleppo (4) and Al-Qamishli (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Armenia 1 embassy1 -
Austria 1 embassy1 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Belarus 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Chile 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Finland 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Greece 1 embassy1 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Iraq 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1
Show all 58
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Japan 1 embassy1 -
Jordan 1 embassy1 -
Kuwait 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
North Korea 1 embassy1 -
Norway 1 embassy1 -
Oman 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Philippines 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 embassy1 -
Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Senegal 1 embassy1 -
Serbia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Sweden 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Thailand 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Ukraine 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 consulate1 -
United States 2 embassies2 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1 -
Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Syria
Syria visa guide · 1 visa type
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 9 can enter visa-free, 16 get a visa on arrival, 171 need an e-Visa and 2 are not admitted for Syria.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Syria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,185 | 2,246 | 1,924 | 46.0% | 26.1% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 5,003 | 3,557 | 1,339 | 27.0% | 40.1% |
| 2025 | 3,216 | 2,241 | 847 | 27.1% | 40.4% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2,235 | 1,742 | 19.0% |
| Romania | 526 | 298 | 41.4% |
| Austria | 279 | 102 | 59.0% |
| Poland | 125 | 63 | 49.6% |
| Czech Republic | 36 | 36 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 15 | 0 | – |
Schengen consulates in Syria received 3,216 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 2,241 visas. 27.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 27.0%. Applications fell by 36% compared with 2024 (5,003).
Most applications went to Greece (2,235), Romania (526), Austria (279) and Poland (125).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Syria.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Syria
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4,415 | 3,178 |
| Student (F, M) | 250 | 160 |
| Exchange (J) | 188 | 126 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 148 | 91 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 9 | 9 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 124 | 150 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 347 | 267 |
| Total | 5,481 | 3,981 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 45.8% | 50.7% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,981 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Syria, the 114th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 80%, fiancé(e) visas 7% and student visas 4%. That is 27% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (5,481).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Syria received 697, 64% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 50.7% for citizens of Syria in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 45.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Syria’s own missions abroad
In the other direction, Syria runs 54 missions in 46 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (3), Turkey (3), Australia (2), Brazil (2) and France (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Syria
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Liberation Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Syrian Revolution Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 57 of 58, are in the capital, Damascus. Belgium has the most missions in Syria, 2, followed by Canada (2), Indonesia (2), Russia (2) and Turkey (2).
Travel advice for Syria
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Syria: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Syria?
Belgium, with 2 missions, followed by Canada (2).
Do I need a visa for Syria?
Of 198 passports, 9 can enter visa-free, 16 get a visa on arrival, 171 need an e-Visa and 2 are not admitted for Syria; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Syria closed?
On Syria’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026.