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Syria visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Syrian missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Syria in Pretoria
Francis Baard Street 963, Pretoria
Syria has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Syrian citizens travelling to South Africa
SyriaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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 South Africa 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Syria
How long South African citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for South African citizens
Lebanon requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to South Africa
Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?
South African citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Syrian embassy in South Africa?
The Syrian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; South African 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.