Structure of the Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic has the diplomatic and consular jurisdiction for the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Czech Republic serves also as the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The Embassy is also providing consular assistance to nationals of such Member States of the European Union which don't have any diplomatic mission nor consular office in Syria. The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus is providing visa services to the holders of Diplomatic or Service Passports, the visa services for holders of ordinary passports are provided by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut.
The following Czech diplomats are working at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus:
Mr. Vitezslav Pivonka Head of Mission - Chargé d’Affaires
Political - Consular - Press - Cultural Section
Mr. Pavel Svacek Consul USIS - U.S. Interests Section
Mr. Jan Lochovsky Head of Development Cooperation & Commercial Section
Mr. Zbynek Vlach Head of the Financial and Administrative Section
Ltc. Stanislav Vasek Defence Attaché
CW3 Michal Soukup Adjutant to Defence Attaché
Mrs. Petra Svackova Assistant to the Head of Mission