Moving to Syria from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
SY
29.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
SY
11.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
25.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
SY
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Syria 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

VC
28.5
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
SY
124.4%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
18.7%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
SY
$2,900

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
SY
15.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC SY
Population 100,969 21,563,800
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +963
Time zones 1 1