Embassy of Japan in Damascus
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- +963 11 333 8273
- Website
- sy.emb-japan.go.jp
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Japanese Embassy in Syria
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Syria by 1 mission: an embassy in Damascus. Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Japanese Embassy in Damascus
In Damascus, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Syria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japan visa for Syrian citizens
SyriaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Syria
JapanSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Syria
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Japan requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Syria, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Damascus or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.
Syria’s missions in Japan
Missions of Syria in Japan (1)
In return, Syria has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Syria
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Syria.
Travel to Syria for Japanese citizens
Syria requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Syria, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Syria is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Syria?
The Japanese embassy is in Damascus.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Syria?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Syria have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Syria has its embassy in Tokyo.