How to get a Syria visa from Seychelles

• The Syrian tourist visa is issued to Seychellois who intend to travel to Syria for tourism, vacation and other leisure activities.
• Applicants from Seychelles who plan to visit friends or relatives residing in Syria will also apply for the tourist visa.
• Your Seychelles passport used for the visa application must be original and have a minimum validity of 6 months beyond the date you intend to leave Syria.
• The Syrian tourist visa is a single-entry visa (allows only one entry into Syria) and it is valid for 3 months. A multiple-entry visa is valid for 6 months.
• Under rear circumstances, the multiple-entry visa can be extended to up to one year.
• You must fully complete and sign 2 visa application forms and attach a passport-size photograph (4x4) to each.
• You are required to make 2 clear copies of the biodata page of your passport (first page containing your personal data) and attach a copy to each application form.
• If you are employed, you must provide proof of your employment such as an employment contract or a letter from your employer stating the nature of the business and your role in the company.
• If you are self-employed you must include a copy of your business license, your company's bank statement of the latest 6 months and an Income Tax Return.
• Tourists are obliged to register with the Syrian immigration authorities if they are staying for more than 15 days.
• Permission of residency is spontaneously granted to foreigners born in Syria.
• Your passport must not have an Israeli visa or stamp in it otherwise you will be denied entry into Syria.
• Proof of financial sufficiency for the entire duration of stay in Syria. This could be in the form of your bank account statements.
• You must also present a recent medical report showing a clean bill of health.
• Visitors in Syria are advised to adhere strictly to the laws and regulations in the country.

• The Syrian business visa is issued to Seychellois who intend to travel to Syria for business purposes such as attending business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or other business activities.
• You must fully complete and sign 2 visa application forms and attach a passport-size photograph (4x4) to each.
• You are required to make 2 clear copies of the biodata page of your passport (first page containing your personal data) and attach a copy to each application form.
• You are required to submit a signed business letter from your employer stating the purpose of your travel to Syria as well as the name and contact details of the partner company in Syria.
• You must also provide an invitation letter from the partner company in Syria. The letter must state the purpose of your visit and the duration of your stay.
• If you are employed, you must provide proof of your employment such as an employment contract or a letter from your employer stating the nature of the business and your role in the company.
• If you are self-employed you must include a copy of your business license, your company's bank statement of the latest 6 months and an Income Tax Return.
• Tourists are obliged to register with the Syrian immigration authorities within the first 15 days of their arrival in Syria.
• If you hold a business visa and intend to stay in Syria for more than 15 days, you are obliged to register with the Syrian immigration authorities.
• If your employer will be sponsoring your business trip, you are to provide a signed guarantee by an authorised officer of your company that they will take care of all your financial needs for the entire duration of your trip.
• Proof of paid visa fee.
• A short profile of the applicants working place.
• Your passport must not have an Israeli visa or stamp in it otherwise your visa application will not be processed.
• You must also provide a copy of your return flight ticket to your country of origin as proof that you intend to return to leave Syria once your visa expires.
• You must also present a recent medical report showing that you have no illness of public health concern.
• The Syrian business visa is valid for up to 90 days but it is possible to get a multiple-entry visa which is valid for up to six months.
• Foregines in Syria are advised to adhere strictly to the laws and regulations in the country.

Do not travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. No part of Syria is safe from violence. Kidnappings, the use of chemical warfare, shelling, and aerial bombardment pose significant risk of death or serious injury.