Moving to Jordan from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Jordan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Syria to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan 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 Jordan 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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in unemployment rate.
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
Jordan 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Syria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 Jordan safe for expats?
Jordan performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Syria?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
Both Syria and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.
