Where Syria passport holders can go visa-free
198 countries and territories: visa-free โ 6, electronic travel authorisation โ 2, visa on arrival โ 11, e-visa โ 51, visa required โ 125. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a Syria passport you can enter 8 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 62 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 198 countries and territories
- references disagree: 23
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 6
- Dominica21 days
- Iran90 days
Details
Visa not required if arriving directly from Damascus Airport only for 90 days every 180-day period.
- Malaysia90 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Samoa60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Seychelles90 days
Travel authorisation ยท 2
- Kenya90 days
Details
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
- South Africa
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Visa on arrival ยท 11
- Burundi30 days
- Cape Verde90 days
- Comoros45 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Lebanon
Details
Visa Issuance: Passengers with a residence permit issued by a GCC Member State on which the profession of businessmen, managers, company owners, doctors, engineers and lawyers is stated, can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a period not exceeding the validity of their passport. Nationals of Syria passing through Lebanon on their way to Syria can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for maximum stay of 48 hours. Nationals of Syria traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for the duration of the pre-arranged accommodation if they have: - USD 1,000.- or equivalent; and - a proof of accommodation during their stay; and - a return/onward ticket. Nationals of Syria traveling on business can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for maximum stay of 1 month. They must have: - a proof of business/occupation; and - a letter of invitation/guarantee issued by the inviting party. Spouses and children of Lebanese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival at
- Macau
- Maldives30 days
- Palau30 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
- Yemen90 days
Details
Visa on arrival issued free of charge.
E-visa ยท 51
- Afghanistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
- Albania
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bahrain14 days
Details
Passengers with a resident permit issued by Saudi Arabia can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month if: the residence permit is at least 3 months old and valid for at least another 3 months when entering Bahrain; and having a re-entry visa issued by the country of residency; and having a hotel reservation confirmation; and having a return/onward ticket for next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay. Passengers with a visa issued by Saudi Arabia, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks.
- Benin30 days
Details
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bhutan
- Bolivia30 days
- Botswana90 days
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia30 days
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
- Djibouti90 days
Details
Visas are issued for stays of up to 1 month, 3 months or 6 months.
- DR Congo7 days
- Ecuador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon90 days
- Guinea90 days
- Hong Kong
- Iraq
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Lesotho14 days
- Liberia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Madagascar60 days
- Malawi90 days
- Mozambique30 days
- Namibia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Nigeria90 days
- Pakistan90 days
Details
Online Visa eligible.
- Papua New Guinea60 days
Details
Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar
Details
Visitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website.
- Rwanda30 days
Details
Nationals of Syria can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They can apply to extend their stay.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
- Sierra Leone90 days
- Singapore
- Somalia30 days
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
- Suriname
- Tanzania90 days
- Thailand
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Togo15 days
- Turkmenistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Uganda90 days
- Venezuela
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.
- Vietnam
Details
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Prearranged visa obtained online through travel agencies available at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc or Da Nang airports. Phรบ Quแปc Visa exemption for up to 30 days
- Zambia90 days
- Zimbabwe90 days
Visa required ยท 125
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
Details
Eligible for Syria Program (Programa Siria). humanitarian visa.
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
Details
24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Guangzhou and รrรผmqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
Details
Credit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa.
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Visa Exemptions: Holders of valid visa or residence permit of: "Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA." are exempted from visa. You can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period. Please, note that you must present relevant valid visa or residence permit along with your travel document/passport at arrival. Additional Information: Nationals of Syria must have health insurance. Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry. Passengers with Arabic residence permit must have an official English translation of the residence permit.
- Germany
- Ghana
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Ireland
- Israel
Details
Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
Details
Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online
- Jordan
Details
A Syrian visitor of the following categories does not need prior approval (entry visa) and can come to the Kingdom directly: - Those who have never visited Jordan and who have residency for a period of not less than 6 months in one of the following countries (Gulf Cooperation Council countries, European countries, North American countries, South American countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea) - Those who have previously been in Jordan on a regular basis and left Jordan on a regular basis and on the Syrian passport with which they entered Jordan and who have residency for a period of not less than 4 months in one of the following countries (Gulf Cooperation Council countries, European countries, North American countries, South American countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea) - Those who have not been issued a deportation decision and who have residency in one of the following countries (Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the United States of America, Canada, Austra
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
Details
e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions: To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Vis
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
- Moldova
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
Details
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Nicaragua
Details
Visa on arrival if holding valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State.
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Passengers with a Visa Deposit Receipt can obtain a visa on arrival. Residents of Saudi Arabia can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 28 days. Visa on arrival fee must be paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.
- Palestine
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
Details
Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application.
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
Details
Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
Details
Below are the documents required: Police Clearance report If the applicant is coming from another country after staying for more than 6 months, are required to provide Police clearance from that country and copy of the Visa Certificate from a Sri Lankan guarantor & a photocopy of the guarantors NIC Affidavit from a Sri Lankan JP (Justice of Peace) or a Lawyer Accommodation information (Place of stay)
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Tรผrkiye
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
May apply using 'Smart service'.
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
Entry refused ยท 3
- Egypt
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Only Syrians holding a resident card for non-tourism purposes are allowed entry
- Libya
- Mali
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Visas for Syria citizens
Where can Syria passport holders go visa-free?
Where can you stay the longest without a visa?
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