🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens
No visa needed — Kuwaiti citizens can enter Syria visa-free.
Entry rules for Kuwait passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Kuwait can travel to Syria for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
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 Kuwaiti passport ranks #96 worldwide, opening 98 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (57 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Syria is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Syrian citizens need to arrange entry to Kuwait in advance (visa required).
Across Western Asia as a whole, 15 of 16 destinations are open to Kuwaiti 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 Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Syria?
No visa needed — Kuwaiti citizens can enter Syria visa-free.
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-free for Kuwaiti 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.
More of Asia for Kuwaiti passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.