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Syria Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)

204 of 207 passports can enter Syria without arranging a visa in advance: 204 with a visa on arrival. 1 need a visa before travel.

  • On arrival 204
  • Visa 1
  • Special 2
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No visa in advance

204 of 207

Visa-free, ETA or on arrival

Visa-free

0

E-visa online

0

Visa required

1

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Syria

204 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.

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Passports that need a visa for Syria

1 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.

Iran

Special permits and unconfirmed entry

2 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.

IsraelIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)

Syria visa: common questions

Do US passport holders need a visa for Syria?

US passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Syria?

UK passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Syria?

Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Syria?

Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Syria?

India passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria.

How many passports need a visa for Syria?

1 passport need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.

Visa requirements for every destination

Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Syria's official site before you book and again before you fly.