British Consulate in Syria

The United Kingdom also has a consulate in Damascus; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. From Syria, the application is made at the consulate of the United Kingdom in Damascus or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

In return, Syria has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

The United Kingdom in Syria

There is no embassy of the United Kingdom in Syria on record, so Syria is probably covered by an embassy of the United Kingdom in another country. Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Syria.

Travel to Syria for British citizens

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

When the consulate of the United Kingdom in Syria is closed

The consulate of the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.