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.