- Address
- 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
- Phone
- +9 631 161351520
- Head of mission
- A Y Suliman
South Africa
Syria
South African Embassy in Syria
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Syria by 1 mission: an embassy in Damascus. Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
South African Embassy in Damascus
South Africa has its embassy in Damascus, the capital; the address on record is 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus. The head of mission on record is A Y Suliman. Its phone number is on its page.
South Africa visa for Syrian citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Syria
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. In Syria, applications go to the South African embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre working for South Africa.
Syria’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Syria in South Africa (1)
In return, Syria has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Syria
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Syria.
Travel to Syria for South African citizens
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel. In Syria, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Syria is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Syria?
The South African embassy is in Damascus, at 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Does Syria have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Syria has its embassy in Pretoria.