COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Syria (13 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No

• Foreigners cannot enter the country.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• A negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test certificate issued within 96 hours prior to their arrival in Syria is allowed.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All individuals entering Syria must present a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test certificate issued within 96 hours prior to their arrival in Syria. Travellers below the age of 12 remain exempted.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Incoming passengers may be subject to quarantine upon arrival.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• There is a nationwide curfew from 18:00 to 6:00 until further notice.

• A partial lockdown has been implemented which will close down most non-essential businesses.

• The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has imposed a 15-day partial curfew until 23 November in all areas under its influence.

• The Crisis Cell in the Euphrates region will impose a curfew and complete closure in areas under its jurisdiction starting 15 November for 10 days until 25 November.

Non-essential businesses open?

• No

• Markets and businesses are no longer allowed to remain open due to a partial curfew.

Places of worship open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Places of worship will be closed except for Friday prayers and Sunday masses.

Other

• Syria’s universities have resumed classes.

• Primary and secondary schools are closed.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.