Moving to Syria from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
SY
2.1

Aruba performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
SY
1.3t

Syria performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
SY
7.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
SY
46.6%

Aruba performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
SY
$2,900

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
SY
15.9

Aruba performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Syria. To live, work, or study long-term in Syria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Syria's immigration authority.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Syria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW SY
Population 122,320 21,563,800
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +963
Time zones 1 1