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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Israel citizens need a visa for Syria?

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Israel citizens need a visa to enter Syria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Israel vs Syria: passport comparison

Israel

105

visa-free countries

Global rank: #51 · mobility 153.5

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5
5

countries both Israel and Syria can enter visa-free together

Israel + Syria: passport compatibility

32%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Israel and Syria travel together — by entry type:

5 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
22 both need a visa
134 access differs

Where Israel and Syria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (5)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Syria is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Israel → Syria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Israel → Syria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Israel passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Israel goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Syria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Israel citizens need a visa for Syria?
Israel citizens need a visa to enter Syria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Israel or Syria?
The Israel passport is stronger: 105 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Israel #51, Syria #199.
Where can Israel and Syria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 5 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Syria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Israel and Syria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Israel passport ranking

Where else the Israel passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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