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Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: (a) For stays of over 14 days, visitors should report to the Emigration and Passport Department, or its branches in the governorates to apply for a visa extension. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

The government of Syria refuses entry and transit to: any passenger holding a passport containing a visa (valid or expired) for Israel and those holding a stamp indicating an Israel-Jordan border crossing; and holders of passports bearing evidence of entry at Sharm El Sheikh, Rafha, Gaza or Nablus.

Single-entry: £32. Multiple-entry: £50. Payable in cash or by postal order only. These fees are only for nationals of the UK. The cost of visas for other nationalities varies; consult the embassy for further information.

Single-entry: three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry: six months from date of issue. Entry visas initially allow stays of up to 14 days. Extensions for up to three months are possible; apply at the Department of Immigration.

Consulate (or consular section at the embassy); see Contact Addresses. Application forms must be completed online.

In countries where the Syrian Arab Republic does not have diplomatic representation, visitors can either apply by post to the nearest Syrian Embassy or can apply at the Syrian border.

Two.

P.O.Box 6642, Barada Street, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Tel: (11) 221 0122.
Website: www.syriatourism.org

8 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PH, UK
Tel: (020) 7245 9012 or 7201 8830/1 (consular).
Opening hours: Mon- Fri 1000-1200 (visa applications); 1300-1400 (enquiries); 1400-1500 (visa collection).
Website: www.syrianembassy.co.uk

2215 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 232 6313.
Website: www.syrianembassy.us

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No*

Health insurance is recommended. Basic medical facilities exist in main cities but there are few outside them. Medical care is provided free of charge to those who cannot afford to pay.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from an infected area.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Islamic New Year.
8 Mar Revolution Day.
21 Mar Mother’s Day.
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
8 Apr Easter.
8 Apr Orthodox Easter.
17 Apr Independence Day.
1 May Labour Day.
6 May Martyrs’ Day.
6 Oct October Liberation War.
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
10 Jan Islamic New Year.
8 Mar Revolution Day.
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
21 Mar Mother’s Day. 
23 Mar Easter.
17 Apr Independence Day.
27 Apr Orthodox Easter.
1 May Labour Day.
6 May Martyrs’ Day.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
6 Oct October Liberation War. 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and working hours are 0900-1400. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking.