Moving to Syria from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Syria.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
SY
29.9

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
SY
11.9

Syria performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
SY
1.3t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
SY
124.4%

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
SY
$2,900

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
63.7 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
SY
15.9

Syria generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.

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?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Syria performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ SY
Population 1,679,172 21,563,800
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +963
Time zones 1 1