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Syria passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Syria passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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7Visa-free
47eVisa
19Visa on arrival
124Visa required

Syria passport at a glance

With a Syria passport you can enter 7 destinations visa-free and 19 with a visa on arrival, so 26 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 124 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Syria

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Syria passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Syria passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa192221
Asia361526
Europe00144
North America20417
Oceania1328
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Syria passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 7
eVisa 47
Visa on arrival 19
Visa required 124
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Syria passport holders visit without a visa?

Syria passport holders can visit 7 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Seychelles, Dominica, Haiti, Iran, Micronesia and others. Adding the 19 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 26 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Syria passport holders?

19 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Syria passport holders, including Maldives, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi, Cambodia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Syria passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Syria passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Syria passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Syria passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Syria passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Syria passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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