Travel to Syria

Since 18 March 2011, there have been anti-government protests in Syria. The unrest has escalated, and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is currently advising against all travel to Syria and is urging Swedish citizens to leave the country.

Normally, Syria is relatively safe to visit. Crime-levels are low, but pick-pockets operate and minor theft occurs, particularly in the older parts of Damascus.

Roads in urban areas and between cities/major towns are good, but rural roads are poor. Driving is aggressive. Top tip: please note that vehicles in roundabouts must give way to vehicles entering the roundabout.

ERV Stockholm

Phone:

+46 (0)770 456 900

Fax:

+46 (0)8-20 14 84

Email address

info@erv.se

Address

Löfströms Allé 6A, Sundbyberg, Sverige

Damaskus

Address:

No.6, Fatmeh Idriss Lane, Al-Ghazzawi St. Western Villas, Mezzeh
PB 4266 Damaskus

Telephone:

+963 11 619 09 000

Email:

ambassaden.damaskus@gov.se

Aleppo

Address:

Mohamed Wahbi Al-Hariri Street, Sebil Area Raymond Ajam Building
 Aleppo

Telephone:

+963 (21) 268 96 44: +963 (21) 268 96 22