Lithuania→Syria
Lithuania to Syria
Do I need a visa for Syria?
Lithuanian citizens need a visa to enter Syria and that visa must be obtained before departure. The permission issued is a physical visa. The guidance notes the visa’s validity varies by case and does not give a standard duration. Paid work or study are not permitted on tourist entry permissions.
Which documents do I need?
Your ordinary Lithuanian passport is accepted for travel to Syria. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry.
Are vaccinations required for Syria?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Syria. For recommended vaccinations, the source refers you to the National Public Health Center’s travel immunisation recommendations.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay on a Syrian visa for Lithuanian travellers is not stated here; the visa’s validity varies by case. Extensions or penalties for overstaying are not described in the provided guidance; confirm any limits with the issuing Syrian diplomatic mission when you apply.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 use the same accepted travel document as adults — an ordinary Lithuanian passport — and do not need additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions for this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Health insurance is recommended because health services in Syria are very limited. The guidance suggests purchasing insurance covering health, property and documents for trips abroad; insurance is not listed as a condition of entry.
Where do I get the visa?
The Syrian visa must be obtained from a Syrian embassy or consulate before you travel; this is a consular, in-person issued physical visa. Lithuania has no embassy in Syria. For consular assistance, the nearest Lithuanian embassy accredited regionally is in Cairo; for questions on Syrian visa issuance you should contact the nearest Syrian diplomatic mission or consular post.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card, driving licence or a temporary passport instead of a passport?
Your ordinary Lithuanian passport is accepted for travel to Syria. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry.
How long must my passport be valid for Syria?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Syria. Check the expiry date and renew the passport if it does not meet this rule.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or cash as a routine entry requirement.
Do I have to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for travellers arriving in Syria on this route.
What documents do children need to enter Syria?
Children travelling with you need the same accepted travel document as adults — an ordinary Lithuanian passport — and no additional parental consent or notarised paperwork is required for minors under 18.
How do I get the visa I need?
You must obtain a physical visa before departure. The official guidance recommends contacting the nearest Syrian diplomatic mission or consular post for questions on visa issuance and entry conditions.
Are any vaccinations mandatory or recommended?
Syria does not require any specific vaccinations for entry. For recommended vaccinations, consult the National Public Health Center’s travel immunisation guidance.
What if I need consular help in Syria?
If you need consular assistance while in Syria, the Lithuanian government notes there is no Lithuanian embassy in Syria and provides contacts for other arrangements; the nearest Lithuanian embassy accredited regionally is in Cairo for consular matters.
Which Syrian embassy do I contact about visas?
The nearest Syrian diplomatic mission listed for questions about entry is the Syrian mission accredited to Lithuania (address in Minsk) or the nearest Syrian mission you can contact; the Lithuanian guidance simply advises contacting a Syrian diplomatic mission or consular post for visa questions.
Is health care available in Syria and what insurance should I buy?
Health services in Syria are described as very limited; the guidance recommends purchasing insurance that covers health, property and documents for travel abroad.
If there is no Lithuanian embassy in Syria, who can assist me consularly?
For consular assistance where Lithuania has no representation in a country, you may contact any other EU country’s diplomatic mission or consular post, based on Council Directive 2015/637; the Lithuanian embassy in Cairo is also listed for regional consular matters.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Egypt — worth having if your documents are lost.
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More about Syria
Asia
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (SYP)
- Known for
- Ancient ruins, Middle Eastern cuisine, Historic sites
- Food
- Kibbeh, Fattoush, Shawarma
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