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Do Syria citizens need a visa for Poland?

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

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Syria vs Poland: passport comparison

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5

Poland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #19 · mobility 169.8
6

countries both Syria and Poland can enter visa-free together

Syria + Poland: passport compatibility

25%

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

Where Syria and Poland travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
11 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
148 access differs

Where Syria and Poland 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 → Poland

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.

49,6%
of Poland visa applications refused in Syria
+35,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-17.5 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 67.1%, now 49.6%
125applications filed
63visas issued
62refusals
#40strictest of 118 countries
Where Poland 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

Poland: good to know

Warsaw

Capital

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+48

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 Poland

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 Poland?
Syria citizens need a visa to enter Poland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Syria or Poland?
The Poland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Syria #199, Poland #19.
Where can Syria and Poland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Poland?
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 Poland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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