Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Syrian diplomatic passport holders
- Türkiye has granted visa-free travel to Syrian citizens holding diplomatic passports, per a presidential decision published Aug 28, 2026.
- Syrian diplomatic passport holders can visit Türkiye for tourism visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- The visa exemption also covers transit passages through Türkiye and official assignments in the country.
- The decision, numbered 6458, was issued under Article 18 of Türkiye's Law on Foreigners and International Protection.
- The measure distinguishes diplomatic passport holders from ordinary Syrian passport holders, who still need visas.
Daily Sabah · 15d ago