Visas for Syria: Lebanese Citizens Exempt from Fees for a Six-Month Stay

In a new directive

In a new directive published on Saturday, the Syrian Ministry of the Interior announced a revision of its visa issuance policy, introducing different pricing based on travelers' nationalities.

This measure, motivated by diplomatic considerations and bilateral relations, redefines the entry conditions for many foreign nationals.

Among the countries granted full exemptions are Lebanon, as well as Jordan, Mauritania and Malaysia. Lebanese citizens will thus be able to enter Syria without paying visa fees and stay for up to six months.

For other nationalities, visa fees vary by country as follows:

• Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Yemen: $40

• Libya: $75

• Bahrain, Somalia: $125

• Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey: $150

• Iraq, United Arab Emirates: $250

Non-Arab countries:

• China: $40

• Russia: $75

• Canada: $150

• Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom: $250

• European Union: $125

• United States: 15-day visa: $100; 3-day transit: $25; standard visa: $300

Most visas are issued for a period of three months and allow a single entry, although some nationalities may be eligible for multiple-entry visas. In all cases, fees must be paid in US dollars, either upon arrival or via the official platform.

The Syrian Ministry of the Interior urges travelers to verify the specific requirements for their nationality before departure, as conditions may vary.