🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Emirati citizens
No visa needed — Emirati citizens can enter Syria visa-free.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Syria is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Syrian citizens need to arrange entry to United Arab Emirates in advance (e-visa).
Western Asia is fully open to Emirati travelers — all 16 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Syria?
No visa needed — Emirati 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 Emirati 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 Emirati passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.