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Syria Visa Requirements for North Macedonia Citizens

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North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for Syria, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

North Macedonia's foreign ministry says a visa is needed for Macedonian citizens travelling to Syria.

“Сирија Виза за Македонски државјани: ПОТРЕБНА”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia — check whether you need a visa · checked 11 Oct 2026

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What the Syria visa rules mean for North Macedonia travellers

North Macedonia citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Syria. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Syria applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Syria your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must still be valid…
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Syria. The UK Foreign Office warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice.
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether Syria requires a return or onward ticket.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Syria. The UK Foreign Office says there are restrictions on financial transactions in Syria and limits on cash withdrawals in the cou…

Syria entry rules compared

Syria lets 9 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 13, issues eVisas to 144 and requires an embassy visa from 30. North Macedonia citizens are treated the same way as Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Finland and France. Overall the North Macedonia passport ranks #81 in the world with 80 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a North Macedonia passport you can also visit 11 countries in the region without a visa, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Malaysia, Oman and Qatar.

In the other direction, Syria citizens need a visa to visit North Macedonia.

Entry requirements for Syria

Passport validity

3 months

The UK government says that to enter Syria your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must still be valid for at least six months on entry.

UK FCDO — Syria travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Syria. The UK Foreign Office warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against its advice.

UK FCDO — Syria travel advice (warnings and insurance)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states whether Syria requires a return or onward ticket.

UK FCDO — Syria travel advice: entry requirements (no ticket requirement stated)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Syria. The UK Foreign Office says there are restrictions on financial transactions in Syria and limits on cash withdrawals in the country.

UK FCDO — Syria travel advice (safety and security)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

14 days

The Government of Canada says visitors who intend to stay in Syria for longer than 14 days must register with the Syrian Immigration and Passports Office before the 15th day after arrival. The Government of Canada says that for travellers on a tourist visa this applies each time they enter Syria, with a single-entry or a multiple-entry visa.

Government of Canada — Syria travel advice and advisories✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

No official source we could read states Syria's threshold for declaring cash. The UK Foreign Office says only that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

UK FCDO — Syria travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Macedonian citizens need a visa for Syria?

North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for Syria, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. North Macedonia's foreign ministry says a visa is needed for Macedonian citizens travelling to Syria.

How do North Macedonia citizens apply for a Syria visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Syria before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Syria?

The UK government says that to enter Syria your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must still be valid for at least six months on entry.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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