French visa for Syrian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Syrian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | France e-visa for Syrian citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Syrian citizens | Not Available |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Syrian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Syria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Beirut: The Embassy of in Beirut, ~ 335.86 kilometers (208.69 mi) away from Damascus, Syria. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes).
- Amman: The Embassy of in Amman, ~ 427.46 kilometers (265.61 mi) away from Damascus, Syria. (Working hours: Close now).
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Syria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Syria traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Syria) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 792 | N/A |
2009 | 768 | -3.03% |
2010 | 766 | -0.26% |
2011 | 805 | 5.09% |
2012 | 820 | 1.86% |
2013 | 836 | 1.95% |
2014 | 837 | 0.12% |
2015 | 845 | 0.96% |
2016 | 827 | -2.13% |
2017 | 868 | 4.96% |
2018 | 893 | 2.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Syria comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Syria is approximately 183,630 km2 (70,899 sq mi). This means Syria is 2.98 times smaller than France.
As of March 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 46,583,193 more people than the population of Syria.
We have highlighted France & Syria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
France | Syria | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 19,264,724 | 46.6 million more people live in France than Syria |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 45 | France has 222 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Syria. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 8 | France passport holders can visit 135 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 71 | French hosts 408 more foreign missions than Syria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Syria travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Syria visiting France in 2018 was approximately 893.
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Useful Information
- Paris to Damascus: 3851.67 km (2393.32 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 1 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024