Moving to Tunisia from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Tunisia.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Syria to Tunisia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,382 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Syria live in Tunisia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tunisia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
TN
16.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
TN
12.9

Tunisia 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
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
TN
2.6t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Tunisia 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
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia 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%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
TN
$12,300

Syria generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
TN
11.9

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in literacy rate.

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

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Tunis
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Damascus Tunis
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Free
Tunisia passport holders can enter Syria without a 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 Tunisia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tunisia has 13.7 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 Tunisia safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Syria?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

Both Syria and Tunisia share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY TN
Population 21,563,800 11,896,972
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197