Dringende update
Belangrijke update: Inreizen in Syrië met eigen auto via grensovergang Bab al-Hawa (Juni 2026)
Samenvatting: Syriërs kunnen met eigen auto via Bab al-Hawa binnenkomen — $100 contant, max. 15 dagen; Kimlik uitgesloten, vooraf checken op het officiële portaal.
Details
- Infrastructure: GALSP is expanding Bab al-Hawa (dedicated car lanes, larger arrival halls) — expect minor delays. Coverage via SANA.
- Fees: Outside emergency holiday exemptions, baseline USD 100 cash per tourist vehicle at Bab al-Hawa and Bab al-Salama — legal temporary stay up to 15 days. You must exit via the same crossing when returning to Türkiye.
- Eligibility: Syrian citizens with valid tourist, family, or official work residency outside Türkiye — not temporary protection (Kimlik) card holders.
- Documents: Original vehicle registration (Mekanik), valid driving licence, notarized power of attorney if the driver is not the registered owner — pre-register via the official crossing form and UNHCR hulpplatform Syrië.
What this means for travelers
Before driving: check Bab al-Hawa notices for hours and holiday fee exemptions; track your application on the official search page. Carry USD cash — international cards and ATMs do not work inside Syria.
At the border: bring originals; allow extra time for works. Coordinate entry permits and border procedures with your tourism office for 2026. Customs desk: +963 989 360 423.
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