Moving to Syria from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
SY
2.1

Syria performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
SY
1.3t

Syria performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
SY
7.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
SY
690 kWh

Gibraltar 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

GI
1.0%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
SY
$2,900

Gibraltar 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

GI
80.4 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
SY
15.9

Gibraltar performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Syria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Syria safe for expats?

Syria performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI SY
Population 29,573 21,563,800
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +963
Time zones 1 1