Travel Insurance Syria

Quick Facts

Official Name: Syrian Arab Republic

Capital: Damascus

Official Languages: Arabic

Population: 17,064,854 (2014 estimate)

Currency: Syrian pound

Time Zone: EET (UTC+2)

Syria Travel Insurance

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Direct Travel Insurance Guide to Syria

Syria is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean Sea. The capital city is Damascus, which is the second-largest city in the country after Aleppo. Damascus is commonly known in Syria as ash-Sham, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advise against all travel to Syria.

Please check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for travel advice updates. Direct Travel Insurance are unable to provide cover for travel to areas or countries which the FCDO have advised against travel to.

The situation in Syria is very serious, and British nationals in Syria are advised to leave by any practical means. Large areas of Syria are no longer under the control of the Syrian government, and are instead controlled by Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL). Military operations involving arms, tanks, aircraft, and artillery are ongoing throughout the country, and include fighting in the capital city of Damascus and its suburbs. Fighting in Syria has caused the suspension of commercial flights both to and from the country, as well as the closure of some border crossings.

There is a very high threat of terrorist activity and kidnapping. There are daily attacks across Syria, including in major cities. Areas visited by foreigners are at a high risk of being targeted.

The FCDO is unable to provide consular services, and will not be able to aid your evacuation from the country should you choose to travel to Syria against their advice.