Cyprus passport → Syria
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Syria?
Cypriot passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Syria at a glance
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- Syrian pound (SYP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +963
- Region
- Western Asia
Syria for other passports
- CyprusVisa on arrival30 days
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 Cypriot passport holders
Common questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Syria?
Cypriot passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Cypriot citizens stay in Syria?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Cypriot citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cyprus passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Syria before you travel.