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Syrië: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

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

Geldigheid paspoort: British passports: at least three months after arrival; confirm with the issuing authority.

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Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

Waar je geld wisselt

  • Banks or official exchange counters; retain exchange receipts.

Waar je beter niet wisselt

  • 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.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

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

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

Etiquette

  • Respect local religious observance and check Ramadan opening hours.

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Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
  • februari: Feb: Winter; conditions vary by altitude
  • maart: Mar: Spring transition; check forecast
  • april: Apr: Spring transition; check forecast
  • mei: May: Hot, dry period begins
  • juni: Jun: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • juli: Jul: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • augustus: Aug: Hot, dry; dust storms possible
  • september: Sep: Hot, dry period
  • oktober: Oct: Dry period can persist
  • november: Nov: Autumn transition; check forecast
  • december: Dec: Winter; conditions vary by altitude

Beste seizoen: No tourism recommendation while official advice is against all travel.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Wat mee te nemen

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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Illegal drugs

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Mobiel en eSIM: Electricity, internet and mobile services are intermittent in many areas.

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗, electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.