Content Group 6 of Syrian Arab Republic

Foreign Worker Permits

Anyone wanting to work in Syria needs to obtain permission from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor.

Localisation Requirements

The security situation means that employers will be obligated to pay exorbitant insurance premiums for foreign staff, and may also be required to offer substantial hardship and danger pay premiums.

Visa/Travel Restrictions

Citizens of all countries require a visa to travel to Syria. Before 2014, citizens of many Arab countries did not require a visa, and citizens of many former Soviet states were allowed to obtain visas on arrival.

There are two types of entry visas: a six-month visa valid for one trip or multiple trips, which can be awarded for one year; and a three-month visa valid for one time only.

Sources: Government websites, Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fitch Solutions