Siria: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- FCDO advises against all travel; conflict, kidnapping and unexploded weapons remain major risks.
- Obtain the correct visa before travel; border rules and routes can change.
- Cash, water, electricity and communications can be difficult to obtain.
Entrada y visados
British citizens need a visa before travel and can apply through the Syrian eVisa portal. FCDO reports typical processing of five to seven days, but timing varies. Israeli and Iranian citizens cannot enter according to current FCDO advice; evidence of travel to Israel may also cause refusal. Other passport groups must check with the Syrian authorities.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Syria eVisa ↗ opcional
Before departure; FCDO reports about five to seven days, subject to variation · Travellers eligible to apply online; nationality restrictions apply
Validez del pasaporte: British passports: at least three months after arrival; confirm with the issuing authority.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
Dónde cambiar dinero
- Banks or official exchange counters; retain exchange receipts.
Dónde no cambiar
- Street exchange, which is illegal.
- International cards and electronic payments cannot be relied on.
- Bring sufficient lawfully permitted cash; check current sanctions and banking restrictions.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Illegal drugs; trafficking can carry the death penalty.
- Unlicensed political activity.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Multi-faith society, including Sunni, Shia, Christian, Druze and Alawite communities.
Ropa: Follow local dress expectations, especially at religious sites and during Ramadan; ask a local host.
Etiqueta
- Respect local religious observance and check Ramadan opening hours.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Conditions are generally hot and dry from May to October; summer dust storms can disrupt roads and affect breathing. Winter conditions vary by altitude. Seasonal descriptions are not forecasts.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
- febrero: Feb: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
- marzo: Mar: Spring transition; check forecast
- abril: Apr: Spring transition; check forecast
- mayo: May: Hot, dry period begins
- junio: Jun: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
- julio: Jul: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
- agosto: Aug: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
- septiembre: Sep: Hot, dry period
- octubre: Oct: Dry period can persist
- noviembre: Nov: Autumn transition; check forecast
- diciembre: Dec: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
Mejor temporada: No tourism recommendation while official advice is against all travel.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Passport and visa copies
- Essential medicines in original packaging
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
- Power bank
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Illegal drugs
Práctico
Enchufes: Types C, E and L; 220V, 50Hz.
Agua: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Circulación: por la derecha
Móvil y eSIM: Electricity, internet and mobile services are intermittent in many areas.
Salud: Medical facilities and supplies vary sharply by location; emergency evacuation may be necessary.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗, electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.