The Embassy of Syria in Berlin is the official diplomatic representation of Syria in Germany, providing consular services for Syrian nationals residing in or travelling through Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Rauchstraße 25, 10785 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 501 77 0 |
| Fax | +49 30 501 773 11 |
| info@syrianembassy.de | |
| Website | www.mofaex.gov.sy/berlin-embassy |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Baraa Shukri, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may very on public holidays or due to special circumstances. We recommend confirming before you visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic is at Rauchstraße 25 in the diplomatic quarter of Berlin-Tiergarten. Buses 100 and 200 stop nearby at “Nordische Botschaften/Adenauer-Stiftung”.
- Opening hours: According to the German Federal Foreign Office, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 15:00. Visits are by appointment.
- Expect high demand: More than 900,000 Syrians live in Germany, so waiting times for consular services can be long.
About the Embassy of Syria in Berlin
The embassy is Syria’s diplomatic mission to Germany and is responsible for the whole country. After the political change in Syria in December 2024, contacts between the two countries are being rebuilt step by step. For the large Syrian community in Germany, the consular section is the main address for passports and civil status documents.
Syria also has an honorary consul in Bremen for Bremen and Lower Saxony.
Which Syrian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Whole of Germany |
| Honorary Consulate, Bremen | Bremen and Lower Saxony |
Consular services
Typical consular services for Syrian citizens include:
- Passports and passport extensions
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Extracts from the Syrian civil register
- Legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney for use in Syria
- Visas for foreign nationals
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Syria
The German Federal Foreign Office warns against travel to Syria. The German Embassy in Damascus is closed to the public. Emergency help and other consular services for Syria remain with the German Embassy in Beirut.
German citizens need a visa, which should be obtained from the Syrian Embassy in Berlin before travel. Visas are not always available at land border crossings, and illegal entry can lead to long prison sentences.
Syrian citizens in Germany
Syrian citizens need a visa for Germany. Residence, asylum and naturalisation are decided by German authorities. For a German naturalisation you may need documents from the embassy, such as a passport or civil status records.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Tajikistan (embassy), Tanzania (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (honorary), Togo (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Turkmenistan (embassy), Türkiye (consulate general), Türkiye (embassy), Uganda (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Uzbekistan (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Syrian holidays, including Evacuation Day on 17 April and the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Emergency assistance
Syrian nationals in Germany
The embassy can issue travel documents and support you after an accident or a death. It cannot intervene in German asylum or residence procedures.
German nationals in Syria
Consular help for Germans in Syria is provided by the German Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Germans in Syria should register on the crisis-preparedness list “Elefand”.
Diplomatic missions between Syria and Germany
Syria in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Syrian office is the Honorary Consulate in Bremen (about 310 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Syria (this page)
- Bremen – Honorary Consulate (310 km) (Bremen and Lower Saxony)
Germany in Syria
- Damascus – German Embassy, closed to the public
- Beirut (Lebanon) – German Embassy, currently responsible for consular matters for Syria
Frequently asked questions about the Syrian Embassy in Berlin
Is the German Embassy in Damascus open?
It is closed to the public. Consular services for Syria are provided by the German Embassy in Beirut.
Do Germans need a visa for Syria?
Yes. The visa should be obtained before travel from the Syrian Embassy in Berlin. The German Federal Foreign Office warns against travel to Syria.
Is there a Syrian consulate in Bremen?
Yes, an honorary consul for Bremen and Lower Saxony. Passports are issued by the embassy in Berlin.
Do I need an appointment at the Syrian Embassy?
Yes. Consular services are provided by appointment.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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