F.A.Q.

Below you'll find answers to questions we get asked the most about SyriaLink policies, terms for traveling to Syria, and the current situation of the country that may concern you as a tourist.


Syria is a country rich in history, and the home of one of human history's ancient civilizations. You can discover a lot about the current crisis and the history before and after it if you visit there with respect. You will be surprised how great the local culture, food, music and art are! And a lot more interesting facts about the country that the news won't reveal.
At the beginning of October 2021, Syria reopened to tourism. The application procedure for a tourist visa to Syria is still the same as it was previously, and you must still travel with a local guide. But now that the airport is reopened, there are additional ways to travel there.
One thing you should bear in mind is that, regardless of your nationality, if your passport has an Israeli stamp in it, you will likely be banned from entering Syria.
You will need to obtain a visa in order to travel to Syria. Because you are now unable to travel completely independently, you must arrange for a specific security clearance through a travel agency in Syria.
All tourists who want to obtain a Syrian tourist visa must arrange a tour through a company. A security clearance, which you must present at customs, will be issued by the travel agency rather than a tourist visa for Syria. You can buy a Syrian tourist visa at the border if you have your security clearance in hand. The issue, however, is that nowadays, travel agencies cannot grant a security clearance unless you make a trip reservation with them. And we at Syrialink, a legitimate tour operator established in Syria, make sure you get a visa for the country.
Yes, it is stable, with few outages during the year due to sea fiber cable beaks. However, mostly all hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and bars have free WIFI connection. The average download speed in Syria is relatively slow (768 Kbit/s) compared to the global average.
Our clients won't worry about this issue! as we provide each client a local SIM card with a high speed up to 2-4 Mbit/s, allowing them to stay connected 24/7.
Syria primarily has a Mediterranean climate. Cities overlooking the sea usually experience very hot weather during the summer with high humidity levels, and a relatively chilly and rainy winter. On the other side, high altitude regions, such as Syrian Coastal Mountain Range, have a harsher climate with occasionally below-freezing wintertime temperatures and frequent snowfall.
Due to the mild temperatures and gorgeous light that reigns in between the major seasons, spring and fall are the finest times to visit the country.
You must obtain a visa and security clearance before traveling, and your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date you enter Syria.
Regarding the COVID-19 test, If you're fully vaccinated, you can enter Syria without having to test, but you might have to be isolated. If you haven't had your vaccination yet, you'll need to enter Syria with documentation of a negative PCR test that was performed no more than 72 hours prior to entry to Syria. Younger than 12-year-old passengers are not included by this.
Tipping in Syria is customary, and you should do it in restaurants, taxis, hotels, valets, spas, massage parlors, and other establishments.
Depending on the quality of the service, waiters typically get a tip between 10 and 20 percent. Hotel staff typically receive between 2 and 5 USD in tips, while taxi drivers anticipate receiving between 10 and 20 percent.

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