Syria Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 74 destinations open to Syria passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Syria passport holders can currently enter 8 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 19 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 47. An embassy visa is still required for 122 destinations, and 1 destination currently does not admit Syria passport holders. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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without arranging
a visa in advance
Dominica21 days
Haiti90 days
Iran90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
KenyaeTA
Malaysia90 days
Micronesia30 days
Seychelles90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Lebanon
Macao
Madagascar
Maldives
Mozambique
Palau
Rwanda
Samoa
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
YemenA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iraq
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Malawi
Moldova
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Suriname
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Zambia
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
VenezuelaA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
LibyaEntry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Syria Passport
The Syria passport is ranked last among the 198 passports we track, placing it at the very bottom of the lower tier. Citizens can enter 8 destinations visa-free, and even with eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa access included, total mobility is 74.
Africa is the strongest region, with three visa-free destinations, and Oceania is the weakest with one. Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore can be entered on an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa in advance. Almost every international trip therefore begins with an application. Visa-free travel exists, but only to a very small circle of countries, mostly in Africa. Because the starting point is so limited, a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 106 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Syria passport holders can enter 8 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 2
Africa 3
North America 2
South America 0
Oceania 1
How Syria Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | #73 | 83 | 12 |
| Iraq | #74 | 80 | 10 |
| Yemen | #74 | 80 | 10 |
| Somalia | #75 | 79 | 11 |
| Afghanistan | #76 | 77 | 6 |
 Syria | #77 | 74 | 8 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 109 more destinations than the Syria passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Syria passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Syria passport holders visit without a visa?
Syria passport holders can visit 8 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 19 with a visa on arrival and 47 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 74 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Syria passport ranking?
The Syria passport ranks #77 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 74. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Syria passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Syria passport holders?
19 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Syria passport holders: Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Lebanon, Macao and 9 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Syria passport holders?
Syria passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 122 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, India and 114 more. Entry is currently not permitted in 1 destination.
How can a Syria passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Syria passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+106 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+94 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+90 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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