Why can't U.S. citizens go to Syria?


Why can't U.S. citizens go to Syria? The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest level of warning, for Syria. This advisory advises U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the country due to the ongoing conflict, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.


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.


Can Syrians get visa to USA 2023?

Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before entry into United States of America. Reach US embassy or consulate for the instructions how to apply the visa. Updated: 11/09/2023.


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.