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Syria Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens need a visa for Syria and can apply for an e-Visa through Syrian diplomatic channels (embassysyria.org) before travel; fee around $100, processing 3-7 business days, subject to current security conditions.

Guide last updated November 2, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended travel
  • Digital passport-style photo
  • Round-trip flight booking confirmation
  • Hotel booking or an invitation letter from a Syrian host/sponsor
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Completed online e-Visa application
  • No biometrics required at the e-Visa stage, though checks may occur on arrival
  • Travel insurance strongly recommended given the current security situation

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, 15-30 days validity, fee around $100
  • Business e-Visa: requires an invitation letter from a Syrian company, similar fee, longer processing
  • Transit Visa: short validity for onward travel through Syria

How to apply online

  • Apply through the Syrian e-visa/embassy portal (embassysyria.org) or the nearest Syrian diplomatic mission, since there is no Syrian mission resident in Zambia
  • Create an account, upload the passport bio page and photo, and pay the fee online (around $100)
  • Processing typically takes 3-7 business days, though it can be longer given the current administrative transition in Syria
  • Approval is issued as a printable authorization to present with your passport on arrival
  • Some applicants may still be redirected to apply in person at a Syrian embassy rather than purely online

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa fee: approximately $100 USD
  • No separate service fee for the online application itself
  • Standard processing: 3-7 business days, with possible delays
  • No guaranteed express option; total cost typically $100-120 including incidental bank charges

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel given irregular processing times
  • Check current travel advisories closely, as Syria's security and administrative situation continues to evolve
  • Coordinate through the nearest Syrian diplomatic mission in the region (such as in South Africa or Kenya) if the pure online route is unavailable
  • Keep printed copies of the e-Visa approval and passport pages for checkpoints
  • Extensions are handled through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Damascus

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.