Syrian official says prior entry approval lifted for US and UK citizens

A Syrian foreign ministry official told SANA that Syria lifted a temporary prior approval requirement for US and UK citizens and restored its previous entry procedures. The UK continues to advise against all travel to Syria.

By Editorial Team · Published 13 Nov 2026 20:02 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026 20:02 UTC

Source published: 13 Nov 2026 18:06 UTC

Urgency: Watch · Evidence: Attributed claim

What the sources establish

SANA quotes consular affairs official Muhammad Yaqub al-Omar. The UK travel advisory establishes the UK’s advice. The Syrian decision text and implementation at entry points were not independently verified. The timestamp uses the ministerial report’s publication minute.

Evidence last checked: 13 Nov 2026 20:02 UTC.

13 Nov 2026 20:02 UTC — First published with source attribution and a representative map marker.

Sources

Syrian Arab News Agency State news agency
state news agency interview with the consular affairs official announcing the change
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Government / public institution
primary UK safety advisory, separate from Syrian entry policy

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