Malaysia
Syria
Syria visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border; it covers up to 15 days.
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- 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 Malaysia
SyriaMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia 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.
Before travelling from Malaysia to Syria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in Syria
Malaysian citizens may stay in Syria for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Syria.
How Malaysian citizens apply
Malaysian 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 Malaysian citizens
Iraq and Turkey admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to Malaysia
No visa is needed by Syrian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Malaysian citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border; it covers up to 15 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Syria?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Syria for up to 15 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Syrian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Malaysian 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.