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Syria Travel Advisory
Travel advisory july 10, 2024, syria - level 4: do not travel.
Updated to reflect the risk of wrongful detention
Do not travel to Syria due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping or hostage taking, and armed conflict. Exercise increased caution due to the risk of wrongful detention.
Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in February 2012. Czechia serves as the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government is unable to provide any routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Syria.
Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011. No part of Syria is safe from violence. Hostage taking by armed groups, wrongful detentions, the use of chemical warfare, shelling, and aerial bombardment of civilian centers pose significant risk of death or serious injury. The destruction of infrastructure, housing, medical facilities, schools, and power and water utilities has also increased hardships inside the country.
The U.S. government strongly warns private U.S. citizens against traveling to Syria to engage in armed conflict. The U.S. government does not support this activity. U.S. citizens who undertake such activity face extreme personal risks, including hostage taking by armed groups, wrongful detentions, injury, or death. Our ability to provide consular assistance to individuals who are injured or kidnapped, or to the families of individuals who die in the conflict, is extremely limited.
Protests and demonstrations are quelled by government forces through aggressive tactics and protestors, activists, and political dissenters are routinely detained without access to legal representation or the ability to communicate with friends and family.
Terrorist groups are active in Syria. Parts of Syria have experienced recent increases in incidents of bombings, IEDs, and assassinations. Fighting on behalf of or providing other forms of support to designated terrorist organizations, including ISIS and al-Qaeda affiliates, can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism or a foreign terrorist organization, which is a crime under U.S. law that can result in penalties including prison time and large fines.
There is an ongoing risk of hostage taking of U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals throughout the country. U.S. citizens are also targets of abduction and/or wrongful detention by the Syrian government. Those in detention do not have access to fair judicial process or medical attention. Government detention centers are known to be unsanitary facilities where widespread cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of detainees has been documented, as well as torture and extrajudicial killings. Minors, persons with physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, and elderly have frequently been victims of unjust detention. The Syrian government has also been implicated in the enforced or involuntary disappearance of more than 100,000 individuals, including medical and humanitarian workers, journalists, human rights activists, political opposition, and additionally those suspected of affiliation with these groups and their family members. Only the Syrian government can issue a valid entry visa to Syria. Failure to obtain a legitimate entry visa directly from the Syrian government could result in detention.
Due to risks of operating civilian aircraft within or in the vicinity of Syria, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices .
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Syria.
If you decide to travel to Syria:
- Visit our website on Travel to High Risk Areas .
- Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
- Establish a proof of life protocol with your family, so that if you are taken hostage, your family knows specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive and to rule out a hoax.
- Leave DNA samples with your medical provider in case it is necessary for your family to access them.
- Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with family so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States.
- Develop a communication plan with family and/or your employer or host organization so that they can monitor your safety and location as you travel through high-risk areas. This plan should specify who you would contact first, and how they should share the information.
- Enroll your trip in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter/X .
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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Risk is higher during floods and after natural disasters, in areas with very poor sanitation and lack of clean drinking water.
- Diphtheria :  spread person to person through respiratory droplets. Risk is higher if mixing with locals in poor, overcrowded living conditions.
Risk is higher if travelling to countries where there hepatitis A is circulating in the local population, or to areas where personal hygiene and sanitation is poor.
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Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes.You cannot be vaccinated against malaria.
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- Malaria risk is low and from May to October inclusive, in areas along the northern border, especially in rural areas of El Hasaka Governorate. There have been no indigenous cases reported since 2005 but reporting has been disrupted due to conflict since 2010.
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- If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.
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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Syria
Syria is known for its mountains, deserts, and diverse ethnic and religious groups.
Due to recent violence, much has changed in Syria. The UK government and other organisations recommend against travel to the region.
On This Page: Do I Need Vaccines for Syria? Do I Need a Visa for Syria? What is the Climate Like in Syria? How Safe is Syria? Embassy of the United Kingdom in Syria
Do I Need Vaccines for Syria?
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Syria. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Syria: COVID-19 , hepatitis A , hepatitis B , typhoid , rabies , polio , cholera and tetanus .
See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunisations:
- COVID-19 – Airborne – Recommended for all travellers
- Hepatitis A – Food & Water – Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated.
- Hepatitis B – Blood & Body Fluids – Accelerated schedule available
- Tetanus – Wounds or Breaks in Skin – Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated.
- Typhoid – Food & Water – Jab lasts 3 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
- Rabies – Saliva of Infected Animals – High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
- Polio – Food & Water – Required if arriving from a region with polio transmission. Multiple polio cases have been reported in the last year. Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.
- Cholera – Food & Water – Recommended for travel to most regions.
See the tables below for more information:
Due to the ongoing conflicts in Syria, polio has made a resurgence. Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.
Previously uncommon infections like measles and tetanus have rising case numbers in the region. Update any routine vaccinations you may need.
See our vaccinations page to learn more about these infections and vaccines. Ready to protect yourself? Book your travel health appointment today by calling or schedule online now .
Do I Need a Visa for Syria?
Travel to Syria is not recommended at this time. If you choose to travel anyway, a visa will be required. Passports must have at least three months validity from the date of entry.
Sources: Embassy of Syria and GOV.UK
What is the Climate Like in Syria?
Syria has a Mediterranean influenced climate, characterized by long, hot and dry summers. Winters are wet and mild.
Summers are in the range of 25 to 30 degrees, whilst Syrian winter temperatures stay from below 10. Due to the desert climate, daily temperatures vary significantly from day to night.
The coastal region of Syria receives limited rainfall. The landlocked, desert regions see much less.
How Safe is Syria?
Due to internal conflict and violent radical groups, Syria is very unsafe. The UK government and other organisations highly recommend against travel to Syria.
Kidnappings, bombings, murder and terrorism are common throughout Syria. Some regions are active conflict zones.
Crime rates vary by regions, but most are generally unsafe.
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Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Syria with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
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Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Syria including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Syria due to Covid-19?
Syria is open for tourism from the UK. Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Syria?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Syria. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Syria and the UK?
The time difference between Syria and the UK is UK time+2 hours .
What is the main language spoken in Syria?
The main languages spoken in Syria are Arabic and Kurdish . Learn a language for Syria with Rosetta Stone * , Mondly * and Busuu * .
What is the currency in Syria?
The currency in Syria is the Syrian Pound ( SYP ).
Which plugs are used in Syria?
Syria uses electrical plug type C + E + L (220 Volts) .
Which side of the road do they drive on in Syria?
They drive on the right side of the road in Syria.
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Do you need a visa for syria.
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Syria. Check Syria visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ * .
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FCDO advises against all travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and unpredictable security conditions. If you are a British national in Syria, leave the country by any practical means.
FCDO travel advice for Syria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Syria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
You should always refer to your country’s government travel advice when going abroad. In the UK, this is the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which is updated daily. Daily life in Syria – and the holidays that experience it – are a far cry from what is depicted in news headlines.
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July 10, 2024. Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel. O D K U T. Updated to reflect the risk of wrongful detention. Do not travel to Syria due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping or hostage taking, and armed conflict. Exercise increased caution due to the risk of wrongful detention.
Review both the Vaccination and Malaria sections on this page to find out if you may need vaccines and/or a malaria risk assessment before you travel to this country. If you think you require vaccines and/or malaria risk assessment, you should make an appointment with a travel health professional:
Get advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences.
The UK government and other organisations highly recommend against travel to Syria. Kidnappings, bombings, murder and terrorism are common throughout Syria. Some regions are active conflict zones. Crime rates vary by regions, but most are generally unsafe.
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Syria from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions. UK traveller advice for Syria - UK FCDO. Irish traveller advice for Syria - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland.