How to get a Syria visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Syria.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Syria.

Processing time5 - 8 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$100

Processing time5 - 8 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$100

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Travel itinerary.

This visa type is issued to foreigners traveling to Syria for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
If you have the intention of visiting friends or relatives in Syria, you can also apply for this visa.
You should ensure you are in possession of a letter of invitation from your host if you are visiting someone in Syria. The letter must include the valid contact information of your host.
Applicants of this visa who are employed should submit a letter from their employers. This letter should confirm employment and allowance of leave.
During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend festivals and events.
Minors applying for are required to have the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents is required.
This visa does not allow you to engage in business activities in Syria.
You may be refused entry into the country if your passport carries an Israeli stamp.
You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.

Foreigners applying for this visa are business travelers traveling to Syria with the intention of engaging in business activities.
Business travelers can negotiate and sign contracts with their partners during meetings.
During your time in the country, you can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to your profession.
An official letter of invitation from the in Syria is required. The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out, as well as the duration of the visit.
Letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the duration of the applicant’s business leave.
The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant during his/her time in the country.
Applicants with an Israeli stamp on their passports may be refused entry into the country.
Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Syria embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.

Address24, Kamel El-Shennawy, Qasr an Nile, Cairo, Egypt.

Phone+2 (02) 2792 4339, +2 (02) 2792 4337

Egyptians require a visa to travel to Syria.

No, it is not safe to travel to Syria at the moment. No part of Syria is safe from violence, kidnappings, terrorism, and armed conflict.

Before the war in 2011, the country received an average of more than 7 million foreigners between 2009 and 2010.

The civil war in Syria started as a result of the conflict between forces of the Ba’ath government and the forces who want to remove this government.

Findings indicate that Damascus was inhabited as early as 8,000 to 10,000 BC.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Syria visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.