The Germany Embassy in Damascus is currently closed to the general public. Our Embassy in Syria is therefore only to a very limited extent able to assist German nationals in consular matters, i.e. in extreme emergencies. The Embassy in Beirut will continue to provide all consular services in this regard – in particular legalisations and applications for German passports.
The visa sections at the German Embassies in Amman, Beirut, Riad, Cairo and Kuwait, as well as at the Consulates General in Erbil and Istanbul, continue to accept applications for Schengen visas (e.g. for the purpose of visits) or for visas for a long‑term stay from individuals who are habitually resident in Syria. For the time being, the German Embassy in Damascus will not be able to accept any such applications.
On 8 December 2024, opposition and Islamist groups including the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad. These groups now control large parts of the country, including the governorates of Idlib, Hama, Homs, Latakia, Tartus, Damascus, Suweida and Deraa.
The north-east continues to be controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, the situation remains volatile and may change at any time.
Currently, not all the usual country information is available for Syria.
