Moving to Syria from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Timor-Leste to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
SY
29.9

Timor-Leste generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
SY
11.9

Syria performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TL
61.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
SY
1.3t

Timor-Leste performs better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TL
0.0
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
SY
124.4%

Timor-Leste generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
SY
$2,900

Timor-Leste performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
SY
15.9

Syria performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Syria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Syria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 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 Syria safe for expats?

Timor-Leste generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Timor-Leste?

Syria performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL SY
Population 1,445,006 21,563,800
Currency United States Dollar ($) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +963
Time zones 1 1