Moving to Syria from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
SY
29.9

Uzbekistan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
SY
11.9

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
SY
1.3t

Syria performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
SY
124.4%

Uzbekistan performs 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

UZ
4.5%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
SY
$2,900

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
75.3 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
SY
15.9

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in infant mortality.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Damascus
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Tashkent Damascus
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Syria

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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?

Uzbekistan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ SY
Population 31,104,937 21,563,800
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112