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Syria
Syria visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Syria requires a visa from US citizens, available 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 States
- Embassy of Syria in Washington D.C.
Wyoming Avenue Northwest 2215, 20008 Washington
Syria has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Syrian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
For a trip from the United States to Syria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 US citizens can stay in Syria
How long US citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for US citizens
Turkey admits US citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to the United States
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Syrian embassy in the United States?
The Syrian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; US 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.