Is Syria Safe to Visit?
Independent travel safety assessment · Updated March 30, 2026
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Reconsider Travel
Significant safety concerns — check travel advisories before planning
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Syria is a travel destination with a Nerq Safety Score of 48.2/100 (D). Travel advisory: Reconsider Travel. Middle Eastern country. Ongoing civil war. Do not travel.
Overall assessment: Syria is travel with significant caution.
Safety Score Breakdown
Crime & Personal Safety (30%)90/100 Political Stability (20%)38/100 Health & Medical (15%)5/100 Natural Disaster Risk (15%)70/100 Infrastructure & Transport (10%)28/100 Traveler Rights (10%)38/100
Key Findings
✓Crime & Personal Safety: 90/100 — Very Low Risk
✗Political Stability: 38/100 — High Risk
✗Health & Medical: 5/100 — Very High Risk
✓Natural Disaster Risk: 70/100 — Low Risk
✗Infrastructure & Transport: 28/100 — High Risk
✗Traveler Rights: 38/100 — High Risk
Official Travel Advisories
🇺🇸 US State Dept: Reconsider Travel
Advisory estimated from Nerq Safety Score. Check official sources for current status.
Is Syria safe for solo travelers?
Syria has an overall safety score of 48.2/100, so solo travelers should exercise additional caution.
Crime & personal safety score: 90/100. Infrastructure & transport score: 28/100.
Solo travel requires significant preparation and local knowledge.
Is Syria safe for women?
Traveler rights score: 38/100.
Women travelers should exercise significant caution and research local conditions carefully.
Check current travel advisories for specific guidance on women's safety in Syria.
Is Syria safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Traveler rights score: 38/100.
LGBTQ+ travelers should exercise significant caution — research local laws regarding same-sex relationships.
Is Syria safe for families?
Overall safety: 48.2/100. Health & medical: 5/100. Infrastructure: 28/100.
Family travel requires significant preparation — research healthcare, safety, and logistics in detail.
Key Safety Risks in Syria
Crime & Personal Safety — Very Low Risk
Score: 90/100.
Political Stability — High Risk
Score: 38/100.
Health & Medical — Very High Risk
Score: 5/100.
Natural Disaster Risk — Low Risk
Score: 70/100.
Infrastructure & Transport — High Risk
Score: 28/100.
Traveler Rights — High Risk
Score: 38/100.
Practical Travel Information
Emergency Numbers
Check local emergency numbers before traveling. International emergency: 112 (in many countries).
Health & Medical
Health score: 5/100. Limited healthcare infrastructure — comprehensive travel insurance essential.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure score: 28/100. Infrastructure may be limited — plan transportation in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Syria safe to visit right now?
Syria has a Nerq Safety Score of 48.2/100 (D). Travel advisory: Reconsider Travel. Check official travel advisories before planning.
Is Syria safe for solo female travelers?
Traveler rights score: 38/100. Exercise significant caution — research local conditions.
Is tap water safe to drink in Syria?
Health & medical score: 5/100. Use bottled water. Check local guidance.
What is the biggest safety risk in Syria?
Based on Nerq analysis, the lowest-scoring dimension is Health & Medical (5/100). Research this area before traveling.
Is Syria safe for families?
Overall safety: 48.2/100. Health: 5/100. Infrastructure: 28/100. Family travel requires significant preparation.
Do I need vaccinations for Syria?
Health score: 5/100. Check with your doctor and review WHO recommendations for Syria before traveling. Routine vaccinations should be up to date.
Is Syria safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Traveler rights score: 38/100. Exercise significant caution — research local laws.
How we calculated this score
Syria's safety score of 48.2/100 (D) is based on data from the Global Peace Index, UNODC crime statistics, World Bank governance indicators, WHO health data, and government travel advisories. The score reflects 6 travel-specific dimensions: crime & personal safety (90/100), political stability (38/100), health & medical (5/100), natural disaster risk (70/100), infrastructure & transport (28/100), and traveler rights (38/100).
Nerq indexes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries including 158 countries, enabling direct cross-destination comparison. Scores are updated as new data becomes available.
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 · Data sources: Global Peace Index, UNODC, WHO, World Bank, US State Dept