Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Most Travelers Require A Visa, Obtainable From Syrian Embassies.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Low
Travel Advisory
High Risk
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Unsafe
Common Scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Poor
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
Mobile Payments
Local Banking Apps
ATM Availability
Low
Tipping
Tipping Is Common But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $60
Family: $150
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Regulations On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
مرحبا
Marhaban
Goodbye
مع السلامة
Ma'a as-salama
Please
من فضلك
Min fadlik
Thank you
شكراً
Shukran
Sorry
عذراً
Udhuran
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتكلم الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatakallam al-ingliziya?
I don’t understand
أنا لا أفهم
Ana la afham
Can you speak slowly, please?
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka at-tahadduth bibut', min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka musa'adati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Mada ya'ni hadha?