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Syria visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Syria? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

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17Visa-free
167eVisa
11Visa on arrival
1Visa required

Syria entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 17 can enter Syria visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 11 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 167 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 1 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

28 of 198 passports can travel to Syria without arranging anything before departure.

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Syria entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Syria
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Syria visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Syria.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa50490
Asia109281
Europe02430
North America20210
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 17
eVisa 167
Visa on arrival 11
Visa required 1
No admission 2

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Syria?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 17 can enter visa-free, 11 can get a visa on arrival, 167 need an eVisa and 1 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Syria without a visa?

17 passports have visa-free access to Syria, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Algeria, Bahrain and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Syria offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 11 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Syria. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Syria eVisa online?

167 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Syria. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Syria?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 19 can enter Syria visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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