Syria
Canada
Canada visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at travel.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Syria
- Embassy of Canada in Damascus Today · Closed
- Consulate of Canada in Aleppo
شارع السبيل 2, Aleppo
All missions of Canada in Syria
Canada has 2 missions in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus. Consulates: Aleppo.
Canadian citizens travelling to Syria
CanadaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 Syria to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Damascus and the consulate in Aleppo, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
The United States requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Syria
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Syria?
The Canadian embassy in Syria is in Damascus; there is also a consulate in Aleppo.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Can Syrian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.