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Syria visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 28 can travel to Syria without arranging a visa in advance. 167 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Syria: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Syria?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States e-Visa –
United Kingdom e-Visa –
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada e-Visa –
Australia e-Visa –
China e-Visa –
Germany e-Visa –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 2/46
Asia 19/49
Africa 5/54
North America 2/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter Syria visa-free

17 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Syria

11 passports

Passports eligible for Syria e-Visa

167 passports

Passports that need a visa for Syria

1 passports

Passports that are not admitted

2 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Syria?

It depends on your passport. 17 passports can enter Syria visa-free, 11 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 167 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Syria without a visa?

17 passports can enter Syria visa-free, including Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman and others.

Does Syria offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 167 passports can apply for a visa to Syria online.

Holding a Syria passport? See where the Syria passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Syria before you book.