Middle East · country-level file · Updated September 27, 2026

Syria Travel Risk Overview

By Travel Risk Calculator Editorial Team · Reviewed May 18, 2026 · Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data refreshed on cadence (advisory every 6 h · disasters every 30 min)

Official US advisory · Level 4

Do Not Travel

This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.

Is Syria safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Syria scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Syria Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 7 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country (updated 2 Sep 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

        
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Syria has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Syria, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.

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AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 13, 2026

Syria remains at an extreme risk level with a US State Department advisory of Level 4, as refugees face fears of deportation to a dangerously unstable homeland. While some hotel groups eye potential tourism amid post-war rebuilding efforts, broader regional tensions continue to impact the area.

AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.

Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:44 UTC

How safe is Syria to visit in 2026?

Syria is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Syria, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Damascus, Aleppo, Bāniyās), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.

Baseline: 75/100 Tier: Extreme City files: 60

75/100

Extreme

Country score

Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada and UK FCDO advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher.

Syria's score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.

Data file

Source	Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster)
Last updated	2026-05-18 02:25:55
City files	60

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Score layers

Security (40%)

100

Crime and scams (20%)

55

Health and medical access (15%)

51

Natural hazards (15%)

52

Current alerts (10%)

10

Safety categories

Crime

55

Disease & Health

55

Government Advisory

80

Political / Civil Unrest

75

Natural Disaster & Weather

30

Transport & Route

55

Environmental

55

Digital Security

50

Money Safety

45

Official Government Travel Advisories

Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.

🇺🇸 United States Lvl 4/4

Department of State

Level 4 · Do Not Travel

“Level 4: Do Not Travel”

Do not travelto Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any…

Updated Aug 7, 2026 Official site →

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Lvl 4/4

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Level 4 · Do Not Travel

“FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country”

FCDO travel advice for Syria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

Updated Sep 2, 2026 Official site →

🇨🇦 Canada Lvl 4/4

Global Affairs Canada

Level 4 · Do Not Travel

“Avoid all travel”

Editorial change

Updated Oct 14, 2026 Official site →

UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Entry Requirements & Local Laws

Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

🛂 Entry Requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The Syrian government or relevant authorities relevant authorities in Syria set and enforce entry rules. Passport validity requirements To enter Syria, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Entry restrictions If you hold Israeli or Iranian citiz

Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Sep 2, 2026 · Full requirements →

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Travel Advisory Level History

Historical official advisory level changes over time.

Scale: Level 1 (Normal) · Level 2 (Caution) · Level 3 (Reconsider) · Level 4 (Do Not Travel) Historical captured records

What Changed This Month in Syria

Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.

Oct 15, 2026 GDACS Alert Green flood alert in Syria (green).
Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).

City Risk Files in Syria

Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Syria, ranked by demand and population.

Damascus

Tier A

Dimashq

pop 2,584,771

Aleppo

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 2,003,671

Bāniyās

Tier B

Ţarţūs

pop 43,151

I‘zāz

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 31,534

Subaykhān

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 23,867

Sarmadā

Tier B

Idlib

pop 15,000

Abū Khashab

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 9,046

‘Anadān

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 11,918

Miḩqan

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 10,086

An Nayrab

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 10,018

Latakia

Tier B

Al Lādhiqīyah

pop 700,000

Jisr ash Shughūr

Tier B

Idlib

pop 44,322

Bayt Saḩam

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 15,667

Maḑāyā

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 9,371

Babīlā

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 50,880

Tall Salḩab

Tier B

Ḩamāh

pop 35,000

Ash Shaddādah

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 15,806

Jindayris

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 13,661

Dārat ‘Izzah

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 13,525

Al Qāmishlī

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 184,231

Manbij

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 78,255

Jablah

Tier B

Al Lādhiqīyah

pop 75,505

Al Qurayyā

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 70,680

An Nabk

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 52,502

Al Mayādīn

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 48,922

Ḩārim

Tier B

Idlib

pop 21,934

Binnish

Tier B

Idlib

pop 21,848

Sarmīn

Tier B

Idlib

pop 14,530

‘Utaybah

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 10,548

Bārah

Tier B

Idlib

pop 10,353

Ḩās

Tier B

Idlib

pop 9,595

Ar Raqqah

Tier B

Ar Raqqah

pop 299,824

Dayr az Zawr

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 271,800

As Safīrah

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 106,460

Al Ḩajar al Aswad

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 101,827

Ath Thawrah

Tier B

Ar Raqqah

pop 84,000

‘Āmūdā

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 47,580

‘Ayn al ‘Arab

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 44,821

Tādif

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 41,786

Al Mālikīyah

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 39,000

Ma‘arratmişrīn

Tier B

Idlib

pop 37,490

‘Afrīn

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 36,562

Kafr Lāhā

Tier B

Ḩimş

pop 20,041

Al Laţāminah

Tier B

Ḩamāh

pop 16,267

Tall Abyaḑ

Tier B

Ar Raqqah

pop 14,825

Ad Duraykīsh

Tier B

Ţarţūs

pop 13,244

Dayr ‘Aţīyah

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 10,984

Jarjanāz

Tier B

Idlib

pop 10,756

Al Atārib

Tier B

Ḩalab

pop 10,657

Mūḩ Ḩasan

Tier B

Dayr az Zawr

pop 9,501

Ad Darbāsīyah

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 8,551

Ḩamāh

Tier B

Ḩamāh

pop 696,863

Al Ḩasakah

Tier B

Al Ḩasakah

pop 188,160

Idlib

Tier B

Idlib

pop 165,000

Dūmā

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 123,494

As Salamīyah

Tier B

Ḩamāh

pop 110,683

Ţarţūs

Tier B

Ţarţūs

pop 89,457

Dārayyā

Tier B

Rīf Dimashq

pop 84,044

As Suwaydā’

Tier B

As Suwaydā’

pop 64,730

Ar Rastan

Tier B

Ḩimş

pop 61,176

All towns in Syria (55 additional local facts pages)

These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.

Live conditions in Syria

Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.

Official travel advisory

Level 4 · Do Not Travel

Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Issued 2026-08-07

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Traveller notes from government advice

Local laws and customs

Religion

Syria is a multi-faith country. Alongside the majority Sunni population, there are large practising Shia, Christian, Druze and Alawite communities, as well as other smaller sects and religions. Divisions along sectarian lines continue and flashes of sectarian violence are likely. Communities have been displaced and levels of religious tolerance can vary considerably. There are restrictions on unlicensed political activity and political parties are banned under the new authorities in Damascus.

Personal ID

You must carry copies of your passport photo page and visa for identification.

Illegal drugs penalties

There are severe penalties for drug offences in Syria. The penalty for drug possession is life imprisonment, and the death penalty applies for drug trafficking.

Money

As a result of the 14-year conflict, there are restrictions on financial transactions in Syria and limitations on cash withdrawals in country. Prices for certain items may be listed in US dollar. There is minimal…

Read the full UK government advice

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Sep 2026. Full advice

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.

The Syrian government or relevant authorities relevant authorities in Syria set and enforce entry rules.

Passport validity requirements

To enter Syria, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that…

Read the full UK government advice

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Sep 2026. Official entry requirements

Disaster alerts

Active Disaster Alerts

Green flood alert in Syria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15

On 12/10/2026, a flood started in Syria, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 0 displaced .

GDACS report →

“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:44:18 UTC

Health notices

Health Notices for this Destination

Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar

CDC notice →
Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig

CDC notice →
Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28

Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan

CDC notice →

Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC

Recent headlines

No recent national headlines were returned for Syria. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.

Automated safety monitor

Recent safety-relevant news for Syria

Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.

General Оана Цою – Россия ответственна за атаки на гражданские суда в Чёрном море obozrevatel.com · Oct 16, 2026 02:00 UTC · via GDELT
General انفجار يستهدف خطاً لتصدير الغاز في سوريا 24.ae · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
General وزير الطوارئ : طريق العدالة يبقى السبيل الوحيد نحو إنصاف الضحايا وبناء سوريا sana.sy · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
General علبي : اتفاق فض الاشتباك لعام 1974 لا يزال سارياً وإسرائيل ملزمة بتطبيقه sana.sy · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
General Hujan Lebat dan Banjir Parah Lumpuhkan Yordania hingga Libya koran-jakarta.com · Oct 15, 2026 16:45 UTC · via GDELT
General Arab News | Syrian authorities seize 87 , 000 Captagon pills in Damascus arabnews.com · Oct 15, 2026 15:30 UTC · via GDELT
Politics Syria’s property protests require a national strategy - Al Majalla en.majalla.com · Oct 14, 2026 05:52 UTC · via Googlenews
General Syria Begins Destroying CW Stockpiles - Arms Control Association www.armscontrol.org · Oct 13, 2026 20:55 UTC · via Googlenews

This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →

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1991–2020 climate normals

Seasonal risk & best time to visit Syria

The most weather-stable two-month window for Syria is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.

Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in July–August. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.

Jan 1°–11° 36 mm

Feb 2°–13° 32 mm

Mar 5°–17° 27 mm

Apr 8°–22° 12 mm

May 13°–29° 4 mm

Jun 15°–32° 1 mm

Jul 18°–35° 0 mm extreme heat

Aug 18°–35° 0 mm extreme heat

Sep 16°–32° 0 mm

Oct 12°–26° 11 mm

Nov 7°–19° 20 mm

Dec 3°–13° 36 mm

Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 30, 2026.

Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →

Emergency Numbers

Police	112
Ambulance	110
Fire	113
General emergency	—

Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.

Latest AI-assisted briefing for Syria

Drawn from the most recent live assessment (Damaszek) · 2026-10-12 18:02 UTC · view full assessment →

Official decision override: Do Not Travel. Western governments maintain Level 4 advisories for Syria due to severe safety risks, active conflict, and the absence of full diplomatic representation. Travelers face extreme political volatility and restricted consular support.

Top risk drivers

Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisory · advisory
Multiple Western governments maintain strict Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories for Syria, citing extreme risks and lack of active embassy support.
Financial and Exchange Enforcement Actions · money
The Central Bank of Syria and the Interior Ministry recently issued 755 warnings to unlicensed foreign exchange and money transfer businesses across 10 governorates.
Severe Political and Security Instability · political
Political risk scores reflect an unstable security environment with ongoing terrorism risks and military considerations.

Recent intelligence

[2026-10-08 · political] Syria travel advisory Level 4: no embassy, $200 visa on arrival [source]
[2026-10-10 · political] Central Bank of Syria issues 755 warnings over unlicensed money transfer services [source]
[2026-09-02 · political] Syria Security Alerts - Official Sources on terrorism and security situation [source]

Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Syria safe to visit right now?

Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 75/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.

What is the current travel advisory for Syria?

The current US State Department advisory level for Syria is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.

Is it safe to visit Syria in October 2026?

For October 2026, the baseline composite for Syria is 75/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.

How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?

Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.

Where can I find city-specific safety information for Syria?

City-specific files for Syria are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.

When was this page last reviewed?

The baseline scores for Syria were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.

Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?

No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.

When is the best time to visit Syria?

April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Syria is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.

What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Syria?

extreme heat: July–August.

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