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Consular support is unavailable from within Syria for British nationals — the embassy in Damascus is suspended, and the FCDO's London line is +44 20 7008 5000. Check whether your own country has an operating mission before you travel; several European states have reopened theirs since 2025. Leave a full itinerary with someone at home and agree a check-in schedule. Power is 220V at 50Hz on plug types C, E and L.