🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Norwegian citizens
Norwegian citizens need an e-visa for Syria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Norway passport holders
Before traveling to Syria, Norwegian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Syria government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Syria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Norwegian passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (123 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Syria is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Syrian citizens traveling to Norway face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Asia as a whole, 14 of 17 destinations are open to Norwegian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Norwegian citizens need an e-visa for Syria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Norwegian citizens apply online for entry to Syria?
Yes. Syria offers an online e-visa for Norway passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Syria?
The currency in Syria is the Syrian pound (£). The capital city is Damascus.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Norwegian citizens traveling to Syria. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Syria embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.