Syria Travel Planning & Travel Tips

U.S. Embassy in Damascus

Effective February 6, 2012, the U.S. Embassy has suspended operations and is not open for normal consular services. Neither U.S. passports nor visas to the United States will be issued in Damascus.

As of September 10, 2018, the U.S State Department has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Syria. For more information on this advisory and travel to Syria, visit the US State Department website