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Old 4 Jul 2007
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Confusion about Syria visum: at border?
Hi there,

Planning to do an overland trip to Cape Town starting september I'll have to cross Syria. Application for a visa with the help of a visa company was denied by reasons of demand of hotel reservation.
Sounds a bit strange since I am overlanding through the country.

I am a Dutch native, and I am curious about the rumours about getting a Syrian visum at arrival at the Turkey-Syrian border on the spot.
I've searched the HUBB but didn't get clear recent informormation about this subject.
Anybody who can confirm or deny this information on lately required information?

'Get the hotel reservation!' I hear your think, well yeah, but in the meanwhile I will have tot aply for the Sudanese visa as well, so therefore my pasport will be proceded by the Sudanese embassy.

I woud be very pleased with your reply.

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Talking Syrian - Visas
Hi, Guys.

I worked as an overlan driver in the middle east for 3 years. Some people have managed to get syrian visas before travel, however. I used Fajer click-t@mail.sy who is based in Damascus just over the road from the embassy. The cost of paying Faj for your visa's is normally less that what it would cost in time and money finding a visa in any other country.

He would send a agent to the boarder, do all the boarder paperwork for you and vehicles, (No bribes or backsheesh required). And set you on your way. Then when you leave the country he would send an agent to exit you as well.

Not sure how much he costs now, but try him. He has many friends who speak loads of languages.


Record Time, I made a mistake once, phoned Faj with all my passport details plus 15 passengers, and we crossed the boarder 2 hours later with an agent.

Check out the visa and make sure you understand the time limits of vehicles in the country. overstaying my truck usually cost under $200 in fines.

Hope it helps, if you can't get in touch via email s i'll pass your details
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Thanks Akentigernfox,

Most likely the recommended service is well for large groups, but al I wanted to know if it is possible to get a visa at the border.
I get different infos on this topic after searcheing the HUBB, so I would like tot know if there is any recent info that can be usefull.

Guido
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You'll find different information throughout the site on this issue because, well, people have different experiences. One person without a visa will be turned around at the border and the next will be granted entry. If you're worried about getting stuck then jump through all the hoops as requested by the Syrian Govt. If not then take your chances. I always prefer not having the worry of getting visas at borders and hence plan well ahead. Not at all my way of thinking when I was 21.

Having been to Syria on a number of occasions I have always found them to be relatively efficient and honest (certainly much more efficient and friendly than most western countries). I always include a letter with my visa application describing what I am doing and providing an hour-by-hour account of what my movements will be and where I'll be stopping. Doesn't really matter if you don't follow it, all bureaucracies need this stuff and it helps the visa dude tick the box.

The previous poster left the contact details of an agent who can actually do it - if you don't have the time or incliniation to sort it yourself use the agent.
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I've also plans entering.

Looks like those who get VISA on the border are those who don't have Syrian embassy in their native country. Those who have embassy probably will be refused - meaning they should have the visas done by local syrian embassy prior to the trip.

True or not?

Or is it just a lottery?
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Technically that's right Margus. But some people have reported (including recently) that they have managed to get visas at the border.
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