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Syrie : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

  • Syria eVisa ↗ facultatif
    Before departure; FCDO reports about five to seven days, subject to variation · Travellers eligible to apply online; nationality restrictions apply

Validité du passeport: British passports: at least three months after arrival; confirm with the issuing authority.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

Où changer de l’argent

  • Banks or official exchange counters; retain exchange receipts.

Où éviter de changer

  • 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.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Illegal drugs; trafficking can carry the death penalty.
  • Unlicensed political activity.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Multi-faith society, including Sunni, Shia, Christian, Druze and Alawite communities.

Tenue: Follow local dress expectations, especially at religious sites and during Ramadan; ask a local host.

Savoir-vivre

  • Respect local religious observance and check Ramadan opening hours.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Climat

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.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
  • février: Feb: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
  • mars: Mar: Spring transition; check forecast
  • avril: Apr: Spring transition; check forecast
  • mai: May: Hot, dry period begins
  • juin: Jun: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • juillet: Jul: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • août: Aug: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • septembre: Sep: Hot, dry period
  • octobre: Oct: Dry period can persist
  • novembre: Nov: Autumn transition; check forecast
  • décembre: Dec: Winter; conditions vary by altitude

Meilleure saison : No tourism recommendation while official advice is against all travel.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Passport and visa copies
  • Essential medicines in original packaging
  • Drinking-water contingency supplies
  • Power bank

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Illegal drugs

Pratique

Prises: Types C, E and L; 220V, 50Hz.

Eau: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.

Circulation: à droite

Mobile et eSIM: Electricity, internet and mobile services are intermittent in many areas.

Santé: Medical facilities and supplies vary sharply by location; emergency evacuation may be necessary.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗, electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.