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Syria visa for Russian citizens

e-Visa

Russian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at syrembassy.ru

Which Syria visa?

All visa types for Syria

Syrian missions in Russia

Syria has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Syrian citizens travelling to Russia

SyriaRussia Visa required Russia 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.

For a trip from Russia to Syria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Syria

How long Russian citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Russian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Syria’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Jordan and Turkey admit Russian citizens visa-free.

Syrian citizens travelling to Russia

Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?

Russian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Syrian embassy in Russia?

The Syrian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Can Russian citizens enter Syria visa-free?

No; Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.