Syria revises entry visa fees for Arab, foreign nationals
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday a revised policy for entry and transit visa fees applicable to citizens of various Arab and foreign countries. The new fees, which took effect on July 6, 2025, were outlined in Minister Asaad al-Shibani’s Decision No. 128.
The decision categorizes countries into 11 groups, each with distinct visa requirements and fee structures. Citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Malaysia, and Mauritania—grouped in the first category—are exempt from visa fees and may enter Syria free of charge. Serbian nationals are also permitted visa-free entry.
For citizens of the remaining ten groups, visa fees vary depending on the type and duration of stay. Fees are structured based on whether the individual seeks standard entry or transit, and are further divided into three duration options: one month, three months, or six months. Additionally, fees are adjusted according to the number of permitted entries.
According to the decision, all fees are to be paid in U.S. dollars or an equivalent amount in another currency, calculated based on the official exchange rates published by the Central Bank of Syria. Any currency fraction is rounded up to the nearest full unit. Payments must be made at Syria’s border crossings or airports upon arrival.
The highest visa fee under the new policy applies to Iranian citizens, who are required to pay $400 for a single-entry visa valid for one month.
The updated visa regulations are part of broader efforts to streamline Syria’s entry procedures and standardize border policies in line with the country’s diplomatic and economic priorities.