Visa on arrival for accompanying family
Visa on arrivalA mother, wife or child accompanying a Syrian citizen. The same rules are stated to apply to Palestinian refugees with Syrian documents.
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Syria family visa
A mother, wife or child accompanying a Syrian citizen can obtain a visa on arrival. Syrian citizens may also reside indefinitely without a visa.
Ways to get a Syria family visa
Who needs it
An accompanying mother, wife or child may use the stated family visa-on-arrival option.
Who doesn't
Syrian citizens may enter and reside indefinitely without a visa. The same rules apply to Palestinian refugees with Syrian documents.
Good to know
- The family visa-on-arrival provision covers an accompanying mother, wife or child.
- The accompanying family's permitted stay and residence rights are not stated.
- Syrian citizens can enter using a Syrian passport, national identity card, individual civil status record, driver's license, expired passport or Syrian civil extract.
Questions
Do I need a family visa for Syria?
An accompanying mother, wife or child may use the stated family visa-on-arrival option. Syrian citizens may enter and reside indefinitely without a visa. The same rules apply to Palestinian refugees with Syrian documents.
What rules do I have to follow on a Syria family visa?
The family visa-on-arrival provision covers an accompanying mother, wife or child.
Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Syria?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Syria visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a family visa for Syria be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Syria family visa rules?
On Syria's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my family visa once I am in Syria?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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