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Syria visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Syria requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Where to apply in Nigeria
Syria has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Syrian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to Syria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Syria
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Jordan and Turkey require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Syrian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Syria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Syria in Nigeria?
No. Syria has no embassy in Nigeria.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Syrian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for 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.