If you are staying longer than two weeks you must register with the police within fourteen days of entry into Syria. Visas cannot be obtained anywhere but your country of residence . Any person with evidence in their passport of having travelled to Israel or Palestine will not be granted a visa or entry into Syria. There is malaria in the summer along the Euphrates and bilharzia has been reported from the Euphrates dams. Check with your doctor regarding anti-malarial precautions.
Mineral water is widely available to drink.
Exercise caution when eating salads, street food or hotel buffets. Upon arrival two entry cards must be completed and handed to the Immigration Officer. One copy will be stamped and returned. This should be retained and given to the Immigration Officer upon departure. A departure tax of SP 200 is payable at the airport.