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At the Lebanon-Syria Masnaa border crossing on Dec. 9, 2024. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L’Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google Syria has lifted restrictions on the entry of U.S. citizens imposed several days ago, an official told AFP on Friday, after the limits sparked uproar online.The current Syrian government, in place since Islamist-led fighters overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has allowed Westerners to obtain entry visas directly at Damascus airport or at land border crossings.However, this week, several U.S. citizens complained on social media that they had been turned away on the grounds that they needed a visa in advance."The entry procedures for U.S. citizens traveling to Syria have returned to their earlier state, after the cancellation of the obligation to obtain prior authorization, which was imposed temporarily by the interior ministry," Mazen Allouch, an official with the ports and borders authority, told AFP.He said there had been no... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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