Netherlands passport → Syria
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Syria?
eVisa (apply online)
Dutch passport holders need an eVisa for Syria. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Syria at a glance
- Capital
- Damascus
- Currency
- Syrian pound (SYP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +963
- Region
- Western Asia
Syria for other passports
- NetherlandseVisa
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 Dutch passport holders
Common questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Syria?
Dutch passport holders need an eVisa for Syria. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Syria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Dutch citizens get a visa on arrival in Syria?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Dutch citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Netherlands passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Dutch citizens (edited 17 Aug 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.