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Syria
Syria visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Syrian missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Syria in London
Belgrave Square 8, London
Syria has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Syrian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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Travel advice for Syria
- 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.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom to Syria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Syria
How long British citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for British citizens
Turkey admits British citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Syria?
British citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Syrian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Syrian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; British citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.
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.