Syrian Arab Republic Travel Guide

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Exchange rates:

Syrian Pound
C$1 = S£384.24
€1 = S£536.03
£1 = S£638.44
US$1 = S£515.43

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Syrian Pound (SYP; symbol S£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of S£1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of S£50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1.

Credit cards:

Due to the ongoing conflicts in Syria, there are financial restrictions. At present, credit cards are not widely accepted.

ATM:

ATMs are available in Damascus and Aleppo, but they are not always reliable.

Travellers cheques:

Not recommended.

Banking hours:

Normally Sat-Thurs 0800-1400 (banks tend to close early on Thursdays).

Currency restriction:

Due to the ongoing conflicts in Syria, the currency restrictions are changing occasionally. Check with your nearest Syrian embassy before travelling.

Currency exchange:

The Syrian pound cannot be exchanged outside the country. You must go to an official exchange in Syria and keep the official receipts. Before departure, you must present the exchange receipts to exchange Syrian pounds into foreign currency. Some additional restrictions may apply.

Syrian Arab Republic duty free

The following items may be imported into the Syrian Arab Republic without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigarillos or 25 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 30ml of perfume.
• 570ml of alcoholic beverages.
• 500ml of lotion and 500ml of eau de cologne.
• Gifts worth up to S£250.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned imports:

Firearms and ammunition. Birds (live, frozen, or stuffed) and any bird-derived products are also prohibited.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.