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π·πΌ Does a Rwandan need a visa for Syria πΈπΎ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Rwandan passport holders need a visa for Syria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Rwandan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Syria or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Syria: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 11 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Syria at a glance
Capital: Damascus Β· Currency: Syrian pound (SYP, Β£) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +963
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C, E); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Syria's sockets (C, E, L). Mains voltage differs (Syria: 220 V; Rwanda: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Syria for Rwandan passport holders
- πΆπ¦ Qatar β Visa-free 30 days
- π―π΄ Jordan β Visa on arrival
The other way round
πΈπΎ Syrian passport holders visiting Rwanda: Syrian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, usually at the airport or land border.
The Rwandan passport at a glance
All destinations for Rwanda passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Syria β
Questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Syria?
Rwandan passport holders need a visa for Syria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Syrian need a visa for Rwanda?
Syrian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, usually at the airport or land border.