Moving to Georgia from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
GE
12.7

Georgia performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
GE
56.1

Georgia 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

SY
83.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
GE
3.6t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
GE
$22,200

Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
GE
14.8

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

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Damascus Tbilisi
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa on Arrival
Georgia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 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 Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Syria?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY GE
Population 21,563,800 4,935,518
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Arabic Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +995
Time zones 1 1