Syria Visa

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Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting Syria

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Syrian Visa.

  • A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Syria Visa for Nigerians

Facts about Syria


Syria is one of the larger states of the Middle East and has its capital and largest city in Damascus.The best time to visit Syria is during the summers and winters. The spring and fall are also have pleasant temperatures. Syria is a multi-ethnic country, made up of several ethnic groups, with 6 being largest ethnic groups. The population are split into Muslims, Christians and Jews. It's popular foods are chickpea patties, kebab, shawarma, and grilled chicken. Arabic is the official language spoken here.


For public transportation, you can use either the trains, buses, taxis and boats. Most parts of Syria is now completely safe to visit, especially the capital,vDamascus is just as safe as big European cities.


Syria Is home to historical sites, mountains, deserts and fertile plains. It celebrates the Cotton Festival, Silk Road Festival, Bosra Festival and the Desert Festival.


Some of the fascinating festivals to attend while visiting Syria are:


  • National Museum of Damascus: this is one of the most impressive museums nationwide, it provides contextual information about the country’s ruins.


  • Al Azm Palace: this is one of the most beautiful historical Islamic palaces in the world. The architectural beauty of the Palace embodies the traditional Damascene house with its colorful marbles, cascading fountain, peaceful courtyard and different quarters. Today the Azm Palace houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions in Damascus.


  • Saladin Castle: is another magnificent example of castle architecture. This castle is a proverbial fortress, featuring walls that are five meters thick and a trench nearly 30 meters deep surrounding it. Towers, stables, a cistern and a palace with baths are still visible within the castle walls today.


  • Souq al-Hamidiyya: is an open air market at the entrance of the Old City of Damascus. Visitors can find everything from handicrafts made by locals to mass produced merchandise being sold here.


There are over 10,000 hotels and apartments to stay in Syria, so you will be spoiled for choice especially when in Damascus.


Types of Syria Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay Fees
N/A

General Requirements for Syria Visa

  • A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Syria Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

None

None (USD)

Syria Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

Address: No 31b Amazon Street, Ministers' Hill, Garki - Abuja

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Email: syrembassy.abuja@hotmail.com

Phone: (+234) 813 353 7889

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