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πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Syria πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Ύ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Syria or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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

You need a travel adapter: Syria uses plug types C, E, L, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Syria: 220 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Syria β†’

Easier destinations near Syria for Sri Lankan passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Ύ Syrian passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka before travelling.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

19visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
56e-Visa
107visa required

All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Syria β†’

Questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Syria?

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?

Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka before travelling.