Are you travelling to Syria?
The Syrian Arab Republic is a developing country south of Turkey and east of the Mediterranean Sea. Located in Western Asia, Syria has high mountain peaks, deserts and fertile plateaus. The climate is dry and hot, winters are mild.
Capital City: Damascus
Languages: Arabic
Population: 22.9 million
Currency: Syrian pound
Entry Requirements:
- Tourist, Business or Student visa is required. Canadians must have a passport.
Diseases to consider:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza, especially November to April
- Leishmaniasis
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- Meningitis
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rabies
- Schistosomiasis
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
- Traveller’s Diarrhea
- Typhoid Fever
Travel Alerts
Check Government of Canada advisories specific to Syria here.