🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Iranian citizens
Iranian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Syria — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Iran passport holders
Iranian travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Syria. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Syria also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
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 Iranian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Syria is one of them.
In the other direction, Syrian citizens traveling to Iran face a different rule: visa-free · 90 days.
Across Western Asia as a whole, 8 of 17 destinations are open to Iranian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Iranian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Syria — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
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 on arrival for Iranian 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.