Moving to Dominica from Syria

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Dominica.

Living there in 2020
15 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Syria live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
DM
11.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SY
15.2
DM
11.6

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
DM
1.3t

Syria performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
6.9
DM
20.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.6%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$1,057
DM
$10,989

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SY
72.6 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
17.7
DM
33.3

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

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Roseau
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Damascus Roseau
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Syria passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 20.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 15.2 in Syria. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

SY DM
Population 25,620,427 65,871
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +1767
Time zones 1 1