Moving to Syria from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
SY
29.9

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VU
57.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
SY
1.3t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
SY
7.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
SY
46.6%

Vanuatu 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

VU
5.1%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
SY
$2,900

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
SY
15.9

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Damascus
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
View all months
Month Port Vila Damascus
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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?

Vanuatu performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Vanuatu?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU SY
Population 308,043 21,563,800
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +963
Time zones 1 1