Syria Visa for Israeli Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Israeli passport holders need a visa to enter Syria. Apply at a Syria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- USD 300
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
- Processing
- 1-21 days
How Israeli citizens apply for a Syria visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Syria embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Syria officially admits Israeli citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free
Persons with Syrian parentage (Syrian father, and possibly Syrian mother or spouse) are exempt from visa fees regardless of their foreign nationality. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Syria visa types
Single Entry Tourist Visa
Tourism and general visits to Syria for a single entry and exit. Issued as a stamp on a separate sheet of paper rather than in the passport.
- Available on arrival at Damascus and Aleppo airports and at land borders with Lebanon and Jordan.
- Fee varies by nationality: visa-free/fee-exempt nationalities pay $0; many nationalities $25–$400 (payable in USD cash).
- Restricted nationalities (India, China, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Russia and others) require prior entry approval (OK to board) before departure - processing 3 days to 1 month.
- At airports, ALL nationalities require prior visa approval before boarding regardless of restricted status.
- Israeli nationals are barred from entry.
- Iranian nationals require an advance visa from a Syrian embassy and are not eligible for visa on arrival.
- Passports with Israeli stamps result in denial of entry.
Double Entry Tourist Visa
Tourism allowing two separate entries into Syria within the validity period.
- Permits two entries within the 3-month validity window.
- Fee varies by nationality.
- Must be arranged through a tour operator or Syrian embassy/consulate.
- Not documented on official Syrian government websites.
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Tourism allowing unlimited entries into Syria within the 6-month validity period.
- Permits multiple entries within the 6-month validity window.
- The official Ministry of Tourism entry-visa page describes a 'six months visa' valid for one or multiple trips that may exceptionally be extended to one year.
- Fee varies by nationality.
- Historically arranged through a tour operator or Syrian embassy/consulate; since 1 May 2024 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directs foreigners to apply via the e-visa portal (evisa.sy), which remains non-operational.
Transit Visa
Brief passage through Syria for travelers entering from one border point and exiting from a different border point or airport.
- Designed for travelers passing through Syria and exiting from a different border/airport than entry.
- Fee varies by nationality (approximately $15–$250).
- Not documented in detail on official Syrian government websites.
Other Syria visa categories (2)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Syria. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Work Permit (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Authorization)
Foreign nationals taking up paid employment in Syria. A residence permit by itself does not authorize work; a separate work permit is required.
- Domestic work authorization rather than a consular visa.
- The official Ministry of Tourism entry-visa page states that granted residence permission is not a license to work and that those who wish to engage in employment in the Syrian Arab Republic must obtain permission from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor.
- The work permit is employer-sponsored (the employer applies on the foreign worker's behalf) and must be held alongside a residence permit.
- Foreign hiring is legally restricted (permitted only where no suitably qualified Syrian is available; historically capped near 10% of an employer's workforce) under a Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor resolution.
- The transitional government publishes no standalone online work-visa application, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor has no English-language work-permit page, so official_url points to the government entry-visa page that sets out the work-permission requirement.
E-Visa (Not Yet Operational)
Online electronic visa application system for foreign nationals wishing to visit Syria, announced but not yet launched.
- Syria launched an official e-visa platform (evisa.sy) in 2024.
- As of June 2026 the platform has SSL certificate errors and is not operational - confirmed again on 2026-06-29.
- CultureRoad Travel (March 2026) states it 'is no longer operational.' No fee, validity, or application details are available.
Syria visa for Israeli citizens - FAQ
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Syria?
Yes - Israeli citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Syria embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Israeli citizens need for Syria?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Syria visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.