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Russia visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at syria.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Syria
- Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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All missions of Russia in Syria
Russia has 2 missions in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus. Consulates: Aleppo.
Russian citizens travelling to Syria
RussiaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
For a trip from Syria to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Damascus and the consulate in Aleppo, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Syria
Russian 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 Russia?
Russia requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Syria?
The Russian embassy in Syria is in Damascus; there is also a consulate in Aleppo.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Russian citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.