Lebanon
Syria
Syria visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Syrian citizens travelling to Lebanon
SyriaLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Syria
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 Lebanon 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Syria
No maximum stay in Syria is given in the data for Lebanese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Syria’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Iraq, Jordan and Turkey admit Lebanese citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to Lebanon
Lebanon issues Syrian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Syria?
Lebanese citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Lebanon issues Syrian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Syria visa-free?
Yes, Lebanese citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.