Moving to Venezuela from Syria

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
14,737 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Syria live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
VE
13.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
VE
16.6

Venezuela 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
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
VE
3.4t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
VE
17.7

Syria generally does better on family life, though Venezuela 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

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Caracas
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Damascus Caracas
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 Venezuela safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Syria?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY VE
Population 21,563,800 29,789,730
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171