Visa Requirements for Syria

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 10 countries can travel to Syria without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated .According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival.
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRemarks updated .National card valid
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated , remarks The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and insecurity in the country. Irish citizens currently in Syria are advised to leave as soon as possible.
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated , remarks Departure tax applies.
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free180 daysRequirement updated .Free for charge entry.
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated , remarks
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeSyrian embassy tells Omani citizens they can obtain visas at border checkpoints.
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated .
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free90 daysRequirement updated , remarks 50 USD entry fee.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeRequirement updated .

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Syria can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 9 countries.

  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival15 daysRequirement updated .According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival.
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
    Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
    Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
    If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival15 daysRequirement updated .Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .If flying directly to Syria, visa fees apply.
    If crossing land border crossings, visa fees are not applicable.
    Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Syria.
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
    Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
    Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
    If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Persons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
    Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
    Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
    If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict.

eVisa

Passport holders for 180 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Syria.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 5 countries to travel to Syria.

  • Belarus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days.
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival15 daysRequirement updated .According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival.
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsRequirement updated , remarks Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival180 days, 90 days / 15 daysRequirement updated .According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Syria, passport holders of 23 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Syria. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

Special Conditions

Special conditions are imposed to passport holders of 1 country in order to travel to Syria. These special requirements are often more time-consuming and may not be granted to every traveler.

  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    Special RequirementsRequirement updated .Admission refused on entry and transit.
    Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Syria and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Syria.

  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedRemarks updated .As of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Syria.
    Separately, according to Syria's e-Visa site, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .