2026 data
Syria passport: where you can travel visa-free
28
Access to 28 destinations without a prior visa
#198 strongest passport in the world · 199
The Syria passport is limited: it gives access to 28 destinations without a prior visa, ranked #198 worldwide in 2026 — 71 below the global average of 99.
The strongest passport in the world, United Arab Emirates, reaches 168 destinations — 140 more than Syria. Even so, these 28 cover the bulk of Africa and the major international hubs.
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Access by region
How many destinations each region opens without a prior visa.
The Syria passport is strongest across Africa, opening 12 of 54 destinations without a prior visa. Its weakest region is Europe, at 0 of 46 — where it pays to check visa rules early.
Popular destinations that need a visa
See how to get each visa:
Types of access
Not all access is equal. With the Syria passport: 7 destinations are fully visa-free, 19 grant a visa on arrival, 2 ask for an electronic authorization (eTA), 45 need an e-Visa before you travel, and 124 require a traditional consular visa.
Visa-free
7Visa on arrival
19Electronic auth (eTA)
2e-Visa (online)
45Visa required
124No admission
1How we calculate
The figure 28 sums every destination the Syria passport enters without a prior visa — visa-free, on arrival and eTA — the same method used by the main passport indexes. 2026 data, reviewed regularly.
Planning a trip? Sort out the visa for the destinations that need one, then compare flights, hotels and insurance — all on Voyspark, in 9 languages.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can the Syria passport enter visa-free?
In 2026, 28 destinations without a prior visa (visa-free, on arrival or eTA) — the #198 strongest passport in the world.
Which popular destinations require a visa for the Syria passport?
Among the most searched: United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Japan, China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Greece, Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Morocco. Each has a step-by-step visa guide on Voyspark.
Is the Syria passport good for travel?
It is a limited passport, 71 below the world average. It opens 28 destinations without a prior visa.
How does the Syria passport compare to the strongest in the world?
The leader is United Arab Emirates, with 168 destinations. Syria, with 28, sits 140 behind.
What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA?
Visa-free: you enter on your passport alone. Visa on arrival: the visa is issued at the airport or border, usually for a fee. eTA: an electronic authorization you request online before travelling. All three count as access without a prior visa.
How do I get a visa for the countries that require one?
Every visa-required destination has a step-by-step guide on Voyspark with costs, timelines and documents. Start at our visa hub.