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Italian Embassy in Syria

1 embassy

In Syria, Italy has an embassy in Damascus. Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Italian Embassy in Damascus

Italy has its embassy in Damascus, the capital. The head of mission on record is Ravagnan Stefano. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Italy visa for Syrian citizens

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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Syria

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 21 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Syria’s missions in Italy

Missions of Syria in Italy (1)

In return, Syria has 1 mission in Italy, but no embassy there on record.

Good to know

Italy in Syria

Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; one of them is in Syria.

Travel to Syria for Italian citizens

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

When the Italian embassy in Syria is closed

The Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Italian embassy in Syria?

The Italian embassy is in Damascus.

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Italy?

Italy requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Syria?

Syria requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Does Syria have an embassy in Italy?

Not on record: Syria has 1 mission in Italy, but no embassy.