Moving to Spain from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Spain — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Syria to Spain, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Spain.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Spain 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 Spain 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
Spain 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax 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
Spain 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 | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Required
Spain passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Spain?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 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 Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Syria?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
