Syria removes visa restrictions on U.S. travellers after backlash

Damascus Syria has lifted restrictions on the entry of U.S. citizens imposed several days ago, an official told AFP on Friday (November 13, 2026), after the limits sparked uproar online. The current Syrian government, in place since Islamist-led fighters overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has allowed Westerners to obtain entry visas at Damascus airport or border crossings.

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terror list storyline 1 However, this week, several U.S. citizens complained on social media that they had been turned away on the grounds they needed a visa in advance. "The entry procedures for U.S.