You need a visa for Thailand if you have a Syrian passport

These visas exist for Thailand, but they cannot be applied for online with Syrian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Yes. Syrian citizens need a visa for Thailand. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Thailand may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Passport photo 4x6cm with white background
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Syrian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Syrian passport holders entering Thailand as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory Digital Arrival Card
Travelers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before departure to Thailand. Travelers must complete the Digital Arrival Card online a maximum of 3 days before arrival in Thailand.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: - Travelers transiting or transferring in Thailand without going through immigration control; - Travelers entering Thailand using a Border Pass.
Thailand Immigration Bureau Last checked 2026-07-28
Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Thailand.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Last checked 2026-07-28
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Thailand. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Thailand.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand Last checked 2026-07-28
May be required
Quarantine required for travelers recently in DRC or Uganda
Travelers who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda within the 21 days before arrival and do not have symptoms must undergo mandatory quarantine for at least 21 days at a government-designated facility upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers showing symptoms will be isolated at a hospital for further assessment. The measure is imposed as a precaution against Ebola virus disease and takes effect on May 27, 2026. Non-compliance may result in fines of up to approximately USD 613. Leaving a quarantine facility without permission may lead to additional penalties, including fines of up to approximately USD 3,063. This requirement applies to all travelers, including Thai citizens, Thai permanent residents, and foreign nationals.
Thailand Department of Disease Control Last checked 2026-07-28
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Thailand
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Thailand Last checked 2026-07-28
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Thailand
Travelers don’t need proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Thailand.
Last checked 2026-07-28
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Thailand.
Last checked 2026-07-28
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Thailand if staying in the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours. Visit the government site to check other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-28