🇸🇾Syria Visa for Russian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa

Russian passport holders can apply online for a Syria e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

Syria launched an official e-visa platform (evisa.sy) in 2024. As of 2026-06-29, the platform has SSL certificate errors and is non-operational — confirmed by direct fetch attempt. CultureRoad Travel (March 2026) states the e-visa 'is no longer operational.' No fee, validity, or application details are available.

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How Russian citizens apply for a Syria visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗

Syria visa cost for Russian citizens

Fee for Russian citizens

USD 75

Reported under Group 4 ($75, 15 days) in secondary reporting; not verified on an official source.

eVisa (Syria eVisa platform)

Fee not published by Syria

official source
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Entry visa (single-entry, up to 15 days) - Group 8 (e.g. USA)

USD 75

15 days
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Entry visa (single-entry, up to 15 days) - unlisted nationalities

USD 75

15 days
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

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.

30 days
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Double Entry Tourist Visa

Tourism allowing two separate entries into Syria within the validity period.

90 days
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Multiple Entry Tourist Visa

Tourism allowing unlimited entries into Syria within the 6-month validity period.

180 days
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Transit Visa

Brief passage through Syria for travelers entering from one border point and exiting from a different border point or airport.

15 days
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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.

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E-Visa (Not Yet Operational)

Online electronic visa application system for foreign nationals wishing to visit Syria, announced but not yet launched.

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Syria visa for Russian citizens — FAQ

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?

Russian passport holders can apply online for a Syria e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

What documents do Russian citizens need for Syria?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Syria visa category.

How much does the Syria visa cost for Russian citizens?

The Syria visa fee is USD 75 for Russian citizens under Syria's nationality-based fee schedule.

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