Clarification on Sponsorship Requirements for North African Visitors to Syria
The Director of the Immigration and Passports Department, Major General Othman Hilal, has categorically denied the rumors circulating on various social media platforms regarding the imposition of a sponsorship requirement for visitors from North African countries to Syria. He emphasized that these claims are completely unfounded and represent mere misleading rumors.
In a statement to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Major General Hilal clarified that all decisions regarding entry and residency policies are solely issued by authorized official bodies through legal and procedural channels. He urged citizens and social media users to exercise caution and accuracy when disseminating information, emphasizing the importance of relying on official media sources from the Ministry of Interior.
Recent discussions on social media included allegations of new visa requirements and conditions for visitors from North African nations wishing to enter Syria. These claims have now been officially refuted by the Immigration and Passports Department, reaffirming the country's commitment to transparent immigration policies.
As reported by sana.sy.
