Can British people enter Syria?

Can British people enter Syria? The FCDO advise against all travel to Syria. The information on this page covers the most common types of travel and reflects the UK government's understanding of the rules currently in place. Unless otherwise stated, this information is for travellers using a full 'British Citizen' passport.

Who can enter Syria without visa?

Tourist Visa for Syria According to the Syria visa policy, there is only one kind of tourist or entry visa for Syria. Most nationalities will require to apply for this visa before arriving in the country since only Lebanese and Jordan nationals won't need one to access the country.

Is Syria a blacklisted country?

The intent is to prevent the Syrian government from employing violence against its citizens and to motivate political reforms that could solve the root causes of the conflict. According to statista.com, Syria is the world's third most sanctioned country in the world as of March 2022.

Why is Syria restricted?

Since the uprisings began in March 2011, the U.S. Government has intensely pursued calibrated sanctions to deprive the regime of the resources it needs to continue violence against civilians and to pressure the Syrian regime to end the conflict through a political transition.

What countries can enter Syria?

Visa-exempt foreign nationals : Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Holders of a passport from any state (except from the United States) who are born in one of these countries are also exempt from visa.

Do flights avoid Syria?

Local conflicts in the Middle East have long made Yemen, Syria and Sudan no-fly zones for most airlines. US and UK operators avoid Iranian airspace, pushing long-distance traffic toward the west, over Iraq.

Is Syria open for tourism?

Syria used to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. The country is still at war, however, it is open for tourism.

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