Syria
Syrian Arab Republic · Western Asia
Syria is a country in the Middle East. Rich in history, the capital, Damascus, is the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the country has been the site of numerous empires.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Syria". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live32°C
Mainly clear · feels like 29°C
- 38%
- 32 km/h
- AQI 43
- SunMainly clear25° / 35°
- MonMainly clear25° / 35°
- TueMainly clear25° / 36°
- WedMainly clear25° / 36°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveSyrian pound (SYP)
- $1 USD
- £121.9
- €1 EUR
- £140.6
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Syria costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$2,723
$1,362 per person · $170 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,041
Flights
$521 return × 2 · 3,737 km
- $645
Accommodation
$92/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $320
Food & drink
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $128
Local transport
$8/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $20
SIM & internet
$10 per person, once × 2
- $224
Attractions
$14/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $43
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $2,522
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $202
- Total
- $2,723
Budget at a glance
Per day
$340
Per person
$1,362
Family of 4
$5,447
7 days
$2,723
14 days
$4,096
30 days
$7,233
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Syria, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The Syrian government or relevant authorities relevant authorities in Syria set and enforce entry rules.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Syria, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Entry restrictions
If you hold Israeli or Iranian citizenship you cannot enter Syria. Those with Lebanese citizenship should check entry restrictions before booking any travel.
If your passport shows previous travel to Israel, you may be refused entry into Syria.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to travel to Syria.
If you choose to travel to Syria against FCDO advice, ensure you have the right visa or you may be refused entry. You can apply for a visa, and check the status of your visa application via this website.
It currently takes approximately 5-7 days for a visa application to be processed and a decision to be made. Please note these times may vary. Contact the relevant interim Syrian authorities for further information.
Penalties for illegal entry
If you enter Syria illegally, you could be fined or given a a prison sentence.
Journalists travelling to Syria
Foreign journalists entering Syria should check with the Syrian authorities to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and requirements.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Syria guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Syria. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-07-22 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Syria
Emergency services may be limited in Syria due to the 14-year conflict that country has gone through.
Help abroad in an emergency
Consular support is not available from the British government from within Syria. The FCDO may become aware of support provided by other organisations which can be shared with British nationals. If you need help, call the FCDO in London on +44 (0)20 7008 5000.
FCDO has guidance on staying safe including if you are affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack.
Follow and contact FCDO travel on X, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
You can also contact FCDO online.
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim