Overview

• The Level 4 warning lists pervasive terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking and armed conflict across all regions of Syria.
• It reflects active armed conflict since 2011 and notes that no part of Syria is safe from violence, including aerial bombardment and unexploded ordnance.
• Since 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Damascus has been closed and Czechia now serves as protecting power for American interests in Syria.
• The State Department cannot offer routine or emergency consular services to Americans in Syria, heightening risks for travelers.
• U.S. law criminalizes providing material support to groups like ISIS and al-Qaida affiliates, and unauthorized entry without a valid visa can lead to detention.