Visa Guide to Syria:

Planning a trip to Syria? The most important question on your mind might be: Do I need a visa? The answer is yes, but the process is relatively straightforward when you choose Nawafir Tours as your local travel agency.

Once your application for the visa is approved, you’ll receive the good news straight to your email or WhatsApp. Just print out the approval and you’re all set to embark on your unforgettable journey to Syria.

The following visa guide provides comprehensive answers to all of your inquiries:

Travel to Syria:

• With the fall of the Al Assad regime, international airlines are soaring back into Damascus Int’l Airport! Qatari Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Royal Jordanian Airlines have launched direct flights, and more carriers are expected to join the skies soon!
• You can also touch down in Damascus via Syrian Airlines and Cham Wings Airways, which are currently offering flights from various destinations.
• In the past, most travelers opted for Beirut Int’l Airport as their gateway to Syria, journeying overland. This route remains the most convenient and cost-effective, with the trip taking about three to four hours, depending on traffic and visa checks.
• Alternatively, you can fly into Amman Int’l Airport in Jordan, with travel time to Damascus typically around four to five hours.
• Ready to embark on your adventure? Your gateway to Syria awaits!

Safety and Security:

• Safety and well-being of our guests are our top priorities. We are fully committed to delivering a travel experience that is not only enjoyable but also secure. Our team takes great care in planning sightseeing tours and excursions, ensuring that we include only safe and secure cities and sites.
• To guarantee the safety of our guests, we maintain regular communication with local authorities and have a strong network of contacts. This allows us to stay informed about the current situation on the ground. If we receive any indication that a particular location or site may pose a risk, we take immediate action to adjust our itinerary and make alternative arrangements.
• You can have peace of mind knowing that at Nawafir Tours, we are unwavering in our dedication to providing a travel experience that is both secure and enjoyable. Your safety and well-being are at the forefront of everything we do.

Entry Visa Process:

• Obtaining a tourist visa  is an important step to consider when planning to travel to Syria.
• As your host/sponsor, Nawafir Tours will handle the application for your security clearance and entry visa approval.
• Therefore, you will need to provide Scanned copy of passport’s information pages in JPG format, with a minimum validity of six months.
• Upon arriving at the specified border crossing (either Damascus International Airport or the land border with Lebanon and Jordan), you will receive a 15-day visa stamp in your passport instead of a sticker.
• Visa fees and guidelines are subject to change without any prior notice.

Important Note:

• Currently, no visa fees are being collected for entry into Syria from the land borders with Lebanon and Jordan. Please note that visa fees may be implemented at any time without prior notice.
• However, visa fees are applicable for arrivals at Damascus International Airport.

Applicable Visa Fees as of 24^th  Feb 2025

Travel Advice

• It is crucial to emphasize that the Syrian authorities have strict regulations regarding previous travel to Israel and self-ruled territories. If, while obtaining your Syria visa on arrival, border officials discover any indications in your passport that raise suspicions of prior visits to Israel, your entry into Syria will be unequivocally refused.
• These restrictions apply not only to passports containing visas or entry/exit stamps to Israel and self-ruled territories, but also to entry stamps from specific border crossings with Israel from neighboring countries such as Jordan or Egypt that you may have recently travelled through. As a result, if such stamps are present, Syrian immigration officials will deny entry immediately.
• The Syrian government strictly enforces these restrictions, and in order to ensure a smooth entry into Syria, travelers must be mindful of their travel history. This entails understanding the significance of their passport stamps and planning their itineraries in the region accordingly. The objective is to avoid any complications that may arise from any perceived association with Israel during your entry process.

Land Border Crossings

Entry/exit stamps from the below land border crossings should be avoided to avoid being refused entry to Syria.

Jordan Border Crossings:

• Wadi Araba Crossing/South Border
• Allenby/King Hussein Bridge

Egypt Border Crossings:

• Taba
• Nitzana

Having read about Visa Guide to Syria, you can learn more about:

• Travel Guide to Syria
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