Syria passport → Philippines

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Visa required in advance

Syrian passport holders need a visa for the Philippines, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Languages: English, Filipino
Calling code: +63
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Philippines for other passports

SyriaVisa required
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa
CanadaVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Syrian passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeeVisa
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
IndonesiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Syrian passport holders need a visa for the Philippines, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Syrian citizens stay in the Philippines?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Philippines?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?

26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.