U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Syria safe? 🇸🇾
Asia · Updated
As of September 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 3 Syria destinations assessed, Aleppo scores highest (18/100), while Latakia scores lowest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel
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
#1🇸🇾AleppoHigh Risk · updated 30 September 202618#2🇸🇾DamascusHigh Risk · updated 13 September 202618#3🇸🇾LatakiaHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618
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03 · Evidence Signals
Syria safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| 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 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Syria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Aleppo currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk). Latakia scores lowest at 18/100.
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.