Romania→Syria
Romania to Syria
Can children travel on this route?
Romanian travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Syria.
What should I do before I travel?
Apply for a physical visa in advance at a Syrian embassy or consulate; Syria maintains a diplomatic mission in Romania so you can submit your application there. Use your ordinary passport when applying and ensure it will be valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry.
Carry proofs that you may be asked to show at arrival: evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, a confirmed return flight, and a hotel booking. Purchasing travel insurance is recommended though it is not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, present your passport and the physical visa you obtained in advance. Border officers may request to see proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. No arrival registration or entry card is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Syria?
A visa is required for Romanian citizens travelling to Syria; you must obtain a physical visa in advance from a Syrian embassy or consulate.
How do I get the permission to enter Syria?
You must apply for and obtain a physical visa before travel. The visa is issued at a Syrian embassy or consulate; Syria maintains a mission in Romania so you can apply there.
What travel document and passport validity do I need?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Syria. Only a passport is accepted as a travel document for this route.
What documents might the border officer ask to see?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Syria?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Syria but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel to Syria?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Syria.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
No mandatory vaccinations
- 4Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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: Syria — 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