Nope.
Syria's safety score rose to 32/100, but the US, UK, and Canada maintain level 4 do-not-travel advisories alongside a global measles alert.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Syria
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Nope.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't fall for it
Scams to know
Aggressive Begging
Beggars outside tourist sites, mosques, and churches demand money and follow targets. Some individuals physically attack tourists for money or food, so keep cash in front pockets.
Don't do this
Laws that jail tourists
Political Criticism
Open criticism or appraisal of political measures leads to trouble. Avoid political discussions entirely to prevent being overheard and causing intense questioning of locals by secret police.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Recommended:
From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •As of March 2026, travelers are advised to avoid majority-Kurdish areas in northern Syria, particularly around Kobane (Ayn al-Arab) in northeastern Aleppo Governorate and the Hasakah-Qamishli area.
- •Most of Suwayda Governorate, including its capital, is not under the effective control of the Syrian government but is instead held by local militias.
- •Travelers should avoid all large gatherings as they may turn violent.
- •You could find yourself in trouble if you engage in open criticism or appraisal of whatever opinions or political measure.
- •Since begging is common in some parts of Syria, particularly outside tourist attractions, mosques, and churches, it has been known that beggars occasionally demand money and may follow you around until you give.
- •Syrian dual citizens: Dual citizenship is recognised by the Syrian government.…
Staying healthy
- •Healthcare in Syria is well below Western standards, and essential medication is not always available.
- •If you have a treatment, take it with you.
- •You can ask your hotel to call a doctor to visit your hotel room.
- •Of course, the best treatment is to stay healthy in the first place. When eating, pick busy restaurants.
- •Generally you can drink water from the tap. It should be safe, but ask the locals first. Tap water is free.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Travelers report feeling generally safe and welcomed by locals throughout Syria, noting that the population is curious and generous. While the country is stable enough for tourism, infrastructure is minimal and the political climate remains tense, with some minority groups expressing caution regarding the current government. Travelers should be prepared for frequent military checkpoints, which can be an uncomfortable experience for foreigners. Women may face pressure to dress conservatively, and men are advised to avoid shorts outside of Damascus or Lattakia to prevent unwanted attention. Scams involving exchange rates and poor accommodation conditions exist, so travelers should verify lodging quality. Tourism is largely unorganized, and visitors should expect limited amenities like unreliable electricity and internet.
“The only one time I felt uncomfortable was during the minibus ride from Homs to Palmyra. There are many checkpoints, and I have a look that often makes people question me as a foreigner (many piercings, my style, etc). That being said, I never had any problems.
— r/travel
“Many Alawite families forbid their children from being out past 6:00. Additionally, many women have began covering up or staying home in a way not seen in Syrian society before.
— r/travel
“Throughout the trip in cities, at checkpoints, and in the countryside I felt safe and welcomed. People were open, curious, and incredibly kind.
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / E / L · 220V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 112 / ambulance: 110 / fire: 113
Zoom in
One Syria city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
Show the receipts (11 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-07-12
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-07-12
- ca-gac — observed 2026-07-12
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-07-12
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-07-12
- cdc-health — observed 2026-07-12
- wikivoyage — observed 2026-07-12
- reddit — observed 2026-07-12
- unodc — observed 2026-07-12
- acled-hdx — observed 2026-07-12
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-07-12