Syria
China
China visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sy.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Syria
China has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Chinese citizens travelling to Syria
ChinaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Syrian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in China
How long Syrian citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for China?
Syrian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Syria?
The Chinese embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for China 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.