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Syria — Complete Emigration Guide 2026

25,620,000 people · Capital: Damascus · Western Asia

Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis

Safety
13/100 (limited)
Cost of Living
€238/mo
Healthcare
34/100 (limited)
Career
33/100 (limited)
English Level
Low
Visa Pathways
5

Overview

Population
25,620,000
Capital
Damascus
Currency
SYP £
Language
Arabic
Timezone
UTC+02:00
GDP per Capita
$1,052
Unemployment
13.4%

Syria is located in Western Asia, with a population of 25,620,000. Its currency is the Syrian pound. Our database tracks 5 visa pathways for Syria, each linked to a named source.

See also: Syria country profile

Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.

Visa Pathways (5)

Ancestry & Descent (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Expatriate Citizen Certificate€3,750/mo€30024 mo30d

General Residence (3)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Ordinary Residence Permit€036 mo15d
Special Residence Permit
Temporary Residence Permit€012 mo

Naturalisation & Citizenship (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
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Cost of Living

ItemSyriaW. Europe AvgDiff
Rent (1BR)€150€1,200-88%
Rent (3BR)€280€2,000-86%
Groceries€45€350-87%
Transport€8€80-90%
Utilities€35€150-77%
Dining (meal)€2€15-87%
Baseline monthly cost (1BR rent + groceries + transport + utilities)
€238/mo

Salary & Employment

Average Salary
€400
EUR/month gross
Minimum Wage
€113
EUR/month gross
Unemployment
13.4%
SectorMedian (gross, €/yr)
Construction€4,500
Education€4,000
Engineering€7,000
Finance€7,500
Healthcare€5,000
Hospitality€4,000
IT€8,500
Retail€3,000

Shortage Occupations

  • Medical Doctor (healthcare)
  • Software Developer (it)
  • Civil Engineer (engineering)
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Tax

Tax System
Progressive
Top Income Rate
15%
Effective Rate @€90k
10.3%
VAT
5%
Net Monthly @€90k
€5,983

Healthcare

Healthcare Index
34/100
System Type
mixed
Spending per Capita
$33
Life Expectancy
72.6 years
Emergency Number
110
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Education

Total Universities
28
UniversityQS RankEnglish ProgsTuition (Intl)
Damascus University12€800
Tishreen University8€700
Aleppo University6€750
Syrian Virtual University15€600
Baath University5€650

Practical Info

Banking

Wise: No   N26: No
Access difficulty: medium

Driving

Drives on: right

Phone & Internet

Operators: Syriatel
Internet: 2.8 Mbps

Credentials

Recognition: Case_by_case

Quality of Life

Safety
13
Climate
dry
30°C summer / 9°C winter
English Proficiency
Low
Score: 48/100
Expat Satisfaction
3.2/10
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Official sources

The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 3 of the 3 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many visa pathways does Syria have?

Our database tracks 5 visa pathways for Syria across 3 categories, the largest being General Residence, Ancestry & Descent, Naturalisation & Citizenship. Each entry links to a named source; we're still tracking down the direct government page for this country.

What is the minimum income for the Expatriate Citizen Certificate?

The Expatriate Citizen Certificate lists a minimum income of EUR 3,750 per month, according to the official source (last checked 2026-06-25).

What is the average salary in Syria?

The average gross salary in Syria is EUR 400 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 113 per month.

How much does rent cost in Syria?

A one-bedroom apartment in Syria averages EUR 150 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 280 per month.

What is the top income tax rate in Syria?

The top personal income tax rate in Syria is 15%. The standard VAT rate is 5%.

How long does it take to qualify for citizenship in Syria?

Among the pathways we track, the Naturalization lists 5 years to citizenship. Timelines vary by route and personal circumstances — check the official source for your case.

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