Holy See
Syria
Apostolic Nunciature in Syria
1 embassy
The Holy See is represented in Syria by 1 mission: an apostolic nunciature in Damascus. Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Apostolic Nunciature in Damascus
The Holy See has its apostolic nunciature in Damascus, the capital.
Holy See visa for Syrian citizens
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Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Syria’s missions in the Holy See
Syria has no mission in the Holy See on record; Syrian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
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The Holy See in Syria
Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Syria.
Travel to Syria for citizens of the Holy See
Syria requires a visa from citizens of the Holy See, available online as an e-Visa.
When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Syria is closed
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See 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 the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Syria?
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Damascus.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from citizens of the Holy See, available online as an e-Visa.
Does Syria have an embassy in the Holy See?
No mission of Syria in the Holy See is on record.