Syria
Italy
Italy visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambdamasco.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Syria
Italy has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Italian citizens travelling to Syria
ItalySyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from Syria to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Syrian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Syria
Italian 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 Italy?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Syria?
The Italian embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Italian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.