Russia passport → Syria
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
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
- RussiaVisa on arrival15 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 Russian passport holders
ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
JordanVisa-free90 days
OmanVisa-free30 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free90 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Syria for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Syria?
Up to 15 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Russian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.