Syria Visa Requirements
For 🇨🇦 Canada passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Syria has been in devastating civil war since 2011. Multiple armed factions, ongoing airstrikes, terrorism, kidnapping, and complete breakdown of services make it one of the world's most dangerous countries. All travel is strongly advised against. Most embassies have closed. There is no safe area.
Money & Costs
Currency
£ Syrian Pound (SYP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $30 · Mid: $70 · Luxury: $150+
Tipping
Not applicable as tourism does not exist.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, E, L, 220V 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
No reliable emergency services.
Getting There
Main Airports
Damascus (DAM)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn would be ideal for weather. However, the civil war that began in 2011 makes all travel extremely dangerous regardless of season.
Cultural Notes
Syria has incredible historical heritage as a cradle of civilization: Damascus (one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities), Aleppo, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers. The war has caused massive destruction to cultural heritage. The Syrian people have a rich tradition of hospitality, arts, and cuisine that continues in diaspora.
Insider Tips
Arabic is the official language. The Syrian Pound has collapsed. Normal tourism does not exist. Syria had extraordinary historical sites before the war, many now damaged or destroyed. Any presence in Syria is extremely risky.