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Turkey visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sam-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Syria
All missions of Turkey in Syria
Turkey has 2 missions in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus. Consulates: Aleppo.
Turkish citizens travelling to Syria
TurkeySyria Visa-free, 90 days Syria visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Syria to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Turkish embassy in Damascus and the consulate in Aleppo, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Iran admits Syrian citizens visa-free. Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Syria
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for Syria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Syria?
The Turkish embassy in Syria is in Damascus; there is also a consulate in Aleppo.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Syria?
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for Syria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Syrian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Turkey obtained in advance.
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.