Saudi Arabia
Syria
Syria visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Syria.
- 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 Saudi Arabia
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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.
Saudi 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in Syria
No maximum stay in Syria is given in the data for Saudi citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Saudi citizens apply
Saudi 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 Saudi citizens
Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon admit Saudi citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Syria?
Saudi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Syria.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Can Saudi citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need a visa on arrival in Syria.
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.