Residence & citizenship
Syrian Citizenship by Marriage
A naturalisation route for a foreign woman married to a Syrian man, granting nationality under the Nationality Law.
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Under review — check current rules
Any qualifying period and current procedure for marriage-based naturalisation were not confirmed from an official government page; verify under Decree 276/1969.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Syria government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Naturalisation by marriage under the Syrian Nationality Law
- Route type
- Citizenship (family)
- Legal basis
- Legislative Decree No. 276 of 1969 (Syrian Arab Nationality Law)
- Who qualifies
- Foreign woman married to a Syrian man, subject to statutory conditions
- Qualifying period
- Marriage must have subsisted for a qualifying period before applying
- Secondary descriptions of Decree 276/1969 commonly cite two years of marriage; the exact statutory period and current procedure were not confirmed from an official government page.
- Dual nationality
- Permitted under Syrian law
- Where to apply
- Competent authorities in Syria under the Ministry of Interior
Who it is for
- A foreign woman married to a Syrian national
Requirements
- Valid marriage to a Syrian man
- Compliance with the conditions and any qualifying period set out in the Nationality Law
How to apply
- Apply under the Nationality Law with proof of the marriage
- Provide the documents required by the competent authorities
Documents you may need
- Officially registered marriage certificate showing marriage to a Syrian man
- Evidence of the husband's Syrian nationality (national ID / nationality certificate)
- The applicant's passport and civil-status documents
- Evidence that the marriage subsists and, typically, of residence in Syria
- A police / good-conduct certificate and any health certificate required
Frequently asked questions
No. The marriage route to nationality applies to a foreign woman who marries a Syrian man. A foreign husband of a Syrian woman does not acquire Syrian nationality automatically through the marriage.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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