🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Afghan citizens
Yes — Afghan citizens need a visa to enter Syria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Syria. Applications generally go through a Syria embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Syria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Afghan passport ranks #199 worldwide, opening 26 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (4 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Syria is not among them — it is one of the 122 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Syrian citizens traveling to Afghanistan face the same requirement (visa required).
Western Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Afghan passport holders: none of its 17 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Syria?
Yes — Afghan citizens need a visa to enter Syria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Syria?
The currency in Syria is the Syrian pound (£). The capital city is Damascus.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Afghan citizens traveling to Syria. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Syria embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.