U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any reason.
Full advisory →Is Syria safe? 🇸🇾
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Syria scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Syria Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 1 Syria destination assessed, Damascus scores highest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Syria FCDO advises against all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Syria: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Syria destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Syria safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2010 | 2.1 / 100k | 86 | World Bank Open Data (2010) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 25/100 | 25 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 26/100 | 26 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 29.9 / 100k | 24 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Syria safety FAQ
Is Syria safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Syria Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Syria averages 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Syria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Damascus currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk).
Where does this Syria safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.