Syria
India
India visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoi.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Syria
- Embassy of India in Damascus
3455, Sharkassiyeh Ibn Al Haitham Street, Damascus
India has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Indian citizens travelling to Syria
IndiaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in India
How long Syrian citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
China, Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Syria
Indian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for India?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in Syria?
The Indian embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Indian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for India 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.