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German Embassy in Syria

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In Syria, Germany has an embassy in Damascus. Syrian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

German Embassy in Damascus

Embassy of Germany in Damascus

Embassy · Damascus

Website: damaskus.diplo.de

Germany has its embassy in Damascus, the capital. Its website is linked on its page.

Germany visa for Syrian citizens

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Syria

Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Fee: €90
22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. From Syria, the application is made at the German embassy in Damascus or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.

Syria’s missions in Germany

Missions of Syria in Germany (3)

In return, Syria has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Syria

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Syria.

Travel to Syria for German citizens

German citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Syria, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the German embassy in Syria is closed

The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.