United Arab Emirates
Syria
Syria visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border.
- 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 the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Syria
No maximum stay in Syria is given in the data for Emirati citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens
Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Syrian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Syrian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Syria?
Emirati citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Syrian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.