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Do Syria citizens need a visa for Greece?

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

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Syria vs Greece: passport comparison

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5

Greece

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #17 · mobility 170.5
6

countries both Syria and Greece can enter visa-free together

Syria + Greece: passport compatibility

24%

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

Where Syria and Greece travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
10 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
149 access differs

Where Syria and Greece 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)

Your odds of getting the visa: Syria → Greece

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.

18,3%
of Greece visa applications refused in Syria
+3,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-4.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 22.7%, now 18.3%
2,235applications filed
1,742visas issued
410refusals
#40strictest of 118 countries
Where Greece visa applications are filed: Damascus

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

Greece: good to know

Athens

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+30

Calling code

C, F

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 Greece

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 Greece?
Syria citizens need a visa to enter Greece. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Syria or Greece?
The Greece passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Syria #199, Greece #17.
Where can Syria and Greece citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Greece?
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 Greece?
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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