Syria Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Syria
112
General Emergency
112
Police
110
Ambulance / Medical
113
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Damascus
Currency
SYP (S£)
Official Language
Arabic
Country Code
+963
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Syria
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Roads are toll-free.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10% customary in dining venues. Small tips are deeply appreciated.
- DO Official travel warning: Travel to Syria is strongly discouraged.
- DO If presence is unavoidable, maintain active embassy crisis registration (ELEFAND).
- DO Treat historic heritage and local hospitality with the highest sensitivity.
- DON'T Do not travel to active conflict zones.
- DON'T Strictly refrain from taking pictures of any military or governmental facilities.
- DON'T Never travel without verified security logistics.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, E & L (220V, 50Hz).
Tap Water: Tap water is not potable; rely strictly on bottled water.
Insider Tip: Stroll through the historic Al-Hamidiyah Souq in Old Damascus and savor traditional Bakdash mastic ice cream.
