Moving to Bolivia from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Syria to Bolivia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Syria live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

Top countries of origin for Bolivia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
BO
17.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
BO
12.7

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
BO
2.3t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia 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%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
BO
$9,700

Bolivia 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
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
BO
22.3

Syria generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bolivia 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 Bolivia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bolivia has 10.9 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 Bolivia safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY BO
Population 21,563,800 12,054,379
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Arabic Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110