Syria
South Africa
South Africa visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Syria
- Embassy of South Africa in Damascus
7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
South Africa has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
South African citizens travelling to Syria
South AfricaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Before travelling from Syria to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Syrian citizens may stay in South Africa 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 South African embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Syria
South African 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 South Africa?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Where is the South African embassy in Syria?
The South African embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?
South African citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.