Moving to Belize from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
BZ
17.5

Syria generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
BZ
10.8

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly 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

SY
7.3
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly 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

SY
13.5%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
BZ
$12,800

Belize performs significantly 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

SY
74.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Belmopan
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Damascus Belmopan
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Syria

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belize has 9.7 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 Belize safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY BZ
Population 21,563,800 412,387
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +501
Time zones 1 1