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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Syria?

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Citizens of United Arab Emirates can visit Syria visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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United Arab Emirates vs Syria: passport comparison

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5
7

countries both United Arab Emirates and Syria can enter visa-free together

United Arab Emirates + Syria: passport compatibility

26%

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

Where United Arab Emirates and Syria travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
145 access differs

Where United Arab Emirates 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 (7)

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How the entry rule changed: United Arab Emirates → 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 United Arab Emirates → Syria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the United Arab Emirates passport, 3 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 United Arab Emirates 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-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Syria?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates can visit Syria visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — United Arab Emirates or Syria?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: United Arab Emirates #1, Syria #199.
Where can United Arab Emirates and Syria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between United Arab Emirates and Syria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

United Arab Emirates passport ranking

Where else the United Arab Emirates passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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