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title: Syria visa for citizens of the United States
description: "Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival in Syria. Stay up to 15 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Syria visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Visa validity:** 15 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated Syrian entry point** — Visa on arrival is available at Damascus International Airport; other land borders may not offer VOA.
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Locate immigration bank or visa counter before passport control.
3. **Submit required documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photo, application form, onward ticket, and accomodation proof; pay visa fee (amount varies, often in USD).
4. **Receive visa stamp in passport** — Immigration officer will issue a single-entry visa valid for up to 15 days.
5. **Proceed to immigration clearance** — After receiving visa, go to passport control for entry into Syria.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid U.S. passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo.
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Identity): Obtained and filled at the airport upon arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Syria within allowed stay.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or host invitation letter.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for VOA.

## Good to know

- Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
- The eVisa portal is currently suspended; do not attempt eVisa applications.
- Foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin (ID card or passport) do not require a visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport contains Israeli stamps or visas** — Use a new passport without any Israeli travel evidence.
- **Insufficient or incorrect documents** — Ensure passport validity, onward ticket, and accommodation proof are ready.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Syria?

Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival in Syria. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of the United States stay in Syria?

Up to 15 days.

### What documents do citizens of the United States need for Syria?

Valid U.S. passport; Passport-size photograph; Completed visa on arrival application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Syria?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Syria visa for every passport](/visa/syria)
- [Every destination for United States passport holders](/visa/passport/united-states)