Kuwait
Syria
Syria visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwaiti citizens can get a visa on arrival in Syria.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Syrian citizens travelling to Kuwait
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Travel advice for Syria
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Kuwait to Syria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in Syria
No maximum stay in Syria is given in the data for Kuwaiti citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Kuwaiti citizens apply
Kuwaiti citizens receive the visa for Syria at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Syria’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon admit Kuwaiti citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to Kuwait
Syrian citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Syria?
Kuwaiti citizens can get a visa on arrival in Syria.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti citizens need a visa on arrival in Syria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.