Embassy of Canada in Damascus
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Canadian Embassy & Consulates in Syria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Syria, Canada has an embassy in Damascus and a consulate in Aleppo. Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Syria
Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Syria
Canadian Embassy in Damascus
In Damascus, the Canadian embassy represents Canada towards Syria. Its website is linked on its page.
Canadian consulates in Syria
- Consulate of Canada in Aleppo
شارع السبيل 2, Aleppo
Canada also has a consulate in Aleppo; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Canada visa for Syrian citizens
SyriaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Syria
CanadaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of Canada
Canada visa requirements for citizens of Syria
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
- Transit visa
- Study and work permits (brief)
- Fee: CA$100
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Canada requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Syria turn to the Canadian embassy in Damascus or the consulate in Aleppo; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Syria’s missions in Canada
Missions of Syria in Canada (1)
In return, Syria has an embassy in Canada, in Ottawa.
Good to know
Canada in Syria
Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in Syria.
Travel to Syria for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Syria, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Canadian missions in Syria are closed
Canadian missions in Syria close on Syria’s public holidays, the next being Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Canadian embassy in Syria?
The Canadian embassy is in Damascus.
Does Canada have consulates in Syria?
Yes, Canada has a consulate in Aleppo.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Syria have an embassy in Canada?
Yes, Syria has its embassy in Ottawa.