Moving to Belgium from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Syria to Belgium, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belgium performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Belgium performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Required
Belgium passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?
Belgium performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
