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Chinese Embassy in Syria

1 embassy

China is represented in Syria by 1 mission: an embassy in Damascus. Syrian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Chinese Embassy in Damascus

Embassy of China in Damascus

Embassy · Damascus

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Address: 83，Rue Ata Ayoubi Damascus，Syria
Website: sy.china-embassy.gov.cn
Head of mission: Shi Hongwei

At 83，Rue Ata Ayoubi Damascus，Syria, the Chinese embassy represents China towards Syria. The head of mission on record is Shi Hongwei. Its website is linked on its page.

China visa for Syrian citizens

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China visa requirements for citizens of Syria

L visa (tourism)
M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
X1 / X2 visa (study)
Fee: TRY 1,225
12 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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China requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Syria turn to the Chinese embassy in Damascus; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Syria’s missions in China

Missions of Syria in China (1)

In return, Syria has an embassy in China, in Beijing.

Good to know

China in Syria

Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Syria.

Travel to Syria for Chinese citizens

Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel. In Syria, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Chinese embassy in Syria is closed

The Chinese embassy in Syria closes 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 China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.