Ukraine→Syria
Ukraine to Syria
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Syria.
What should I do before I travel?
You must apply in advance for a physical Syrian visa at an embassy or consulate. Syria has no embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Syrian embassy is in Lebanon. Ensure your ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to enter Syria.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. There are no mandatory vaccinations recorded in the verified facts.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, immigration officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking. Accepted travel documents are your passport and the physical visa you obtained in advance.
No arrival registration or entry card is required according to the verified facts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Syria?
Yes. A Ukrainian citizen needs a physical visa for Syria, and you must apply for that visa in advance.
Where do I get the Syrian visa?
You must obtain the Syrian visa at an embassy or consulate before travel; the visa is a physical document issued in advance.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Syria?
Your Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Syria.
What documents might immigration ask for at the Syrian border?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking for your stay.
Is there a Syrian embassy in Ukraine?
Syria does not maintain an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Syrian embassy is in Lebanon.
What do minors need to travel to Syria?
Children under 18 travelling to Syria need a notarised letter of parental consent.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 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 to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Lebanon — worth having if your documents are lost.
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Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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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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Ukraine embassy in Lebanon