Iraq passport → Syria
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria?
Visa-free entry
Iraqi passport holders can visit Syria without a visa.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Syria at a glance
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- Syrian pound (SYP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +963
- Region
- Western Asia
Syria for other passports
- IraqVisa-free
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Iraqi passport holders
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
LebanonVisa on arrival30 days
ArmeniaeVisa120 days
QatareVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
AzerbaijanVisa required
CyprusVisa required
GeorgiaVisa required
Common questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria?
Iraqi passport holders can visit Syria without a visa.
How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Syria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?
29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #92 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.