UK Visas in Syria
The British Embassy is pleased to announce the resumption of a full visa service in Syria. Our new Visa Application Centre in Damascus will accept applications for all types of visas. Know more about our
visa services
David Miliband visits Syria
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, is visiting Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Syria and Lebanon in an effort to build momentum for the peace process in the region. Blogs, Pictures and news pieces on the visit
British Chevening Scholarships 2009/10
The British Embassy invites applications for its Chevening Scholarships for 2009/10. Please note that this year we will only be accepting applications online. Find out more
UK in Syria
This site provides up-to-date, comprehensive information about the Embassy’s services and the UK’s bilateral relations with Damascus. An easy search will take you to a range of official information and to links to other websites about Britain. For information on English language learning and teaching, examinations, information services, education and cultural activities in Syria check out the British Council website. The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international agency for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
Simon Collis, British Ambassador to Syria
I am very happy to return to Syria, the country where I first studied the Arabic language over 25 years ago, and which I have regularly visited since. I return at an important time for our relations, and for the region.
LATEST NEWS
Foreign Secretary welcomes President Peres
20 November 2008
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, held a meeting with the Israeli President, Shimon Peres, on 20 November.
Foreign Secretary visits Lebanon
19 November 2008
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, is visiting Lebanon on 19 November for the last leg of his tour of the region.
Contact us
Syria, Damascus, British Embassy
British Embassy
Kotob Building
Mohd Kurd Ali Street
Malki
P O Box 37
Damascus
Damascus
Telephone:
General: (963) (11) 339 1513 Consular: (963) (11) 339 1541
Fax:
(0963) (11) 392 1873
GMT:
Sun-Wed: 0600-1330
Thurs: 0600-1200
Local Time:
Sun-Wed: 0800-1530
Thurs: 0800-1400
The Visa Application Centre is open Sunday to Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. Customers must schedule an appointment in advance online at www.vfsglobal-uk-sy.com or by calling the Centre's helpline on +963 116125270 or +963 11 6125271. Customers can check on the website to seewhat documents are required for visa applications and to track thestatus of their application online.
