🇸🇾 Syria visa requirements for Palestinian citizens
Entry to Syria is currently not permitted for Palestinian citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for Palestine passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Syria is currently not available for Palestine passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Syria diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
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 Palestinian passport ranks #192 worldwide, opening 36 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Syria is not among them — it is one of the 114 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Syrian citizens can enter Palestine visa-free.
Across Western Asia as a whole, 1 of 16 destinations are open to Palestinian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Syria
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Syrian pound (£)
- Languages
- Arabic
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Entry to Syria is currently not permitted for Palestinian citizens under standard tourist rules.
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: No admission for Palestinian 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.