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Syria visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Syrian missions in Canada
- Embassy of Syria in Ottawa
Cartier Street 46, Ottawa
Syria has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Syrian citizens travelling to Canada
SyriaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Syria
Travel advice for Syria
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Syria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Syria
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Turkey admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Syrian embassy in Canada?
The Syrian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.