Moving to Syria from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Estonia to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
SY
29.9

Estonia performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
SY
11.9

Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EE
13.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
SY
1.3t

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
10.8%
SY
124.4%

Estonia 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

EE
6.3%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
SY
$2,900

Estonia performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EE
77.9 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
SY
15.9

Estonia performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Damascus
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Tallinn Damascus
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Estonia

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

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?

Estonia performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Estonia?

Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

What's the weather like in Syria compared to Estonia?

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE SY
Population 1,211,524 21,563,800
Currency Euro (€) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Estonian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112