Syria

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 Application forms filled out completely and accurately.
• 2 passport size photographs (colour / white background)
• Proof of hotel accommodation
• Original valid passport (min.validity of 6 months, with at least one blank page)
• Recent HIV test results compulsory from a laboratory
• Airticket reservation (Ticket to be paid for AFTER visa has been approved)

Note: Credit cards are accepted only at some shops and hotels. Travellers cheques cannot be cashed.

Payment for the visa should be made only after you have confirmed with the Embassy that your visa has been approved.

For other passport holders, please contact the Consular section directly for visa fees.

WARNING: Travellers with Israeli or Palestinian stamps in their passports will not be granted entry into Syria.

Please note that application forms inaccurately filled out will be returned.

Embassy of Syria
963 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, 0083
Tel: (012) 342-4701
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500
E-mail: syriaemb@telkomsa.net

6-8 weeks weeks (depending on authorization from Syria)

Single entry: USD50.00
Confirm exchange rate with the Embassy at time of payment once visa has been approved (for the ZAR amount).

Embassy of South Africa
7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
Tel: + 9 63 11 6135 1520
E-mail: consular.damascus@dirco.gov.za

Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Tetanus, Polio

2026: Jan 1; Mar 18, 20-21; Apr 5, 12, 17; May 1, 27; Jun 17; Aug 26; Dec 8, 25