Spain to Syria visa requirements

Spanish ordinary passport holders can get a Syrian visa on arrival (about 30 days, ~USD 75 single-entry, cash only) at Damascus/Aleppo airports and the Lebanon/Jordan land borders. However, if arriving by air you must arrange a prior entry-approval document through a licensed Syrian tour operator before boarding, as airlines will not let you board without it. There is no working eVisa, and any Israeli stamp or Israeli nationality means automatic entry refusal. As of mid-2026, Syria requires a visa from Spanish (EU) travelers, but it is issued as a visa on arrival rather than at an embassy. Following the change of government in late 2024 and the new visa policy announced in January 2025, fees are charged at all entry points on a reciprocal basis and must be paid in US dollars cash. EU nationals, including Spain, typically pay around USD 75 for a single-entry visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days. The practical catch is the mode of arrival: at the Lebanese and Jordanian land borders the visa is generally granted on the spot with no prior paperwork, but air travelers flying into Damascus or Aleppo must hold a pre-arranged entry-approval/security-clearance document, normally obtained through a licensed Syrian travel agency a few working days in advance; airlines will refuse boarding without it. Syria's eVisa portal (evisa.sy) is announced but not yet operational, so it cannot be relied upon. Passports must be valid at least six months. A critical hard rule remains in force: any evidence of travel to Israel (stamps or visas) or Israeli nationality results in denial of entry. Syria is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS are irrelevant here. Given ongoing security conditions, Spain's foreign ministry advises against travel to Syria; this guide covers entry formalities only, not safety. Because the regime is recent and fluid, travelers should confirm details with a Syrian mission or licensed operator shortly before departure.