Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Syria visa requirements

Taiwan (ROC) ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Syria. There is no visa-free or reliable eVisa channel: travelers must obtain prior visa approval (security clearance) before traveling, then the visa is issued and paid for (USD cash) on arrival at the airport or land border. Air arrivals to Damascus or Aleppo are not permitted without an approval letter arranged in advance, typically through a licensed Syrian travel agency or sponsor. As of mid-2026, Syria is not a visa-free destination for Taiwanese citizens and is not part of any visa-waiver scheme. Only a handful of nationalities (e.g. Lebanon, Iran in some announcements; historically Jordan, Malaysia) have eased access; Taiwan is not among them. Under the transitional government's policy, all foreign visitors except a few exempt nationalities must either hold a prior e-visa or pay a visa-on-arrival fee on a reciprocity basis. The official e-visa platform has been announced but is generally reported as not operational, so in practice travelers rely on a pre-arranged visa approval letter (security clearance) obtained through an authorized Syrian tour operator or sponsor. This approval is mandatory for anyone flying into Damascus or Aleppo, and is strongly advised for land crossings via Lebanon or Jordan. Once approval is granted, the actual visa is stamped and the fee paid in USD cash at the point of entry. Processing of the security clearance can take from a few days to roughly a month. A critical restriction applies to all nationalities: any evidence of travel to Israel (stamps, visas) or Israeli nationality means refusal of entry. Travel-advisory context: many governments warn against all travel to Syria due to ongoing instability, so requirements can change without notice and travelers should confirm directly with a Syrian diplomatic mission or licensed operator before booking. Conservative verdict: visa-required.