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Do Syria citizens need a visa for France?

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

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Syria vs France: passport comparison

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
6

countries both Syria and France can enter visa-free together

Syria + France: passport compatibility

23%

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

Where Syria and France travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
9 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
152 access differs

Where Syria and France 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 (6)

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

Only Syria is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: France has no mission in Syria

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Lebanon 306 km
Applications accepted in: Beirut
2
Iraq 466 km
Applications accepted in: Baghdad, Erbil
3
Cyprus 509 km
Applications accepted in: Nicosia

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Syria → France

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

26,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Syria
+11,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-0.5 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 26.8%, now 26.3%
3,216applications filed
2,241visas issued
847refusals
#40strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Syria — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Syria goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

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 Syria citizens need a visa for France?
Syria citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Syria or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Syria #199, France #4.
Where can Syria and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
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 Syria and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Syria passport ranking

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

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