United Arab Emirates passport → Syria
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Syria?
Visa on arrival
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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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
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 Emirati passport holders
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Syria?
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Syria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.