UK Visas in Syria
The British Embassy is pleased to announce the resumption of a full visa service in Syria. Our new Visa Application Centre in Damascus will accept applications for all types of visas. Know more about our
visa services
Human Rights in Burma
19th June was the 64th birthday of imprisoned Burma leader Aung San Suu Kyi. We're backing the campaign www.64forsuu.org where you can post messages in support of her plight. Also see our latest position on
human rights in Burma
.
Act on Copenhagen
The UK Government is committed to pushing for that global deal that meets the science of the climate challenge. Find out about
our dedicated campaign website
.
UK in Syria
This site provides up-to-date, comprehensive information about the Embassy’s services and the UK’s bilateral relations with Damascus. An easy search will take you to a range of official information and to links to other websites about Britain. For information on English language learning and teaching, examinations, information services, education and cultural activities in Syria check out the British Council website. The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international agency for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
Simon Collis, British Ambassador to Syria
I am very happy to return to Syria, the country where I first studied the Arabic language over 25 years ago, and which I have regularly visited since. I return at an important time for our relations, and for the region.
LATEST NEWS
Lebanon election results
8 June 2009
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has welcomed the peaceful outcome of the Lebanon elections. He said 'these elections show the way to the rest of the region.'
'Coalition of consent' with the Muslim world
21 May 2009
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, delivered a key speech at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OXCIS) on 21 May calling for a 'coalition of consent' with the Muslim world.
Contact us
British Embassy, Damascus, Syria
British Embassy
Kotob Building
Mohd Kurd Ali Street
Malki
P O Box 37
Damascus
Damascus
Telephone:
General: (963) (11) 339 1513 Consular: (963) (11) 339 1541
Fax:
(0963) (11) 392 1873
GMT:
Sun-Wed: 0600-1330
Thurs: 0600-1200
Local Time:
Sun-Wed: 0800-1530
Thurs: 0800-1400
The Visa Application Centre is open Sunday to Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. Customers must schedule an appointment in advance online at www.vfsglobal-uk-sy.com or by calling the Centre's helpline on +963 116125270 or +963 11 6125271. Customers can check on the website to seewhat documents are required for visa applications and to track thestatus of their application online.
