Moving to Iran from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Iran 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
share of households with internet
Iran 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iran performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Iran generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
Ministry of Defence Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Iran. To live, work, or study long-term in Iran, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iran's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Iran
Visa Free
Iran passport holder visiting Syria
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iran?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 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 Iran safe for expats?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Syria?
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
