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title: "Syria for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/syria
description: "Syria for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Damascus (36/100). Syria has no digital-no…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Syria for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Syria has 2 cities in the dataset. Damascus scores highest under balanced weights at 36/100. Syria has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Syria, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Damascus | 36 | — | 0.9 | Old City and the Umayyad Mosque; Souks and courtyard houses | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/damascus |
| 2 | Aleppo | 34 | — | 0.9 | Citadel of Aleppo; Covered souk under restoration | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/aleppo |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 25th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 70/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 72.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.564 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2025 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Syria yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/aleppo-vs-damascus

## FAQ

### Is Syria good for digital nomads?

Damascus scores 36/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 988 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Syria's 2 cities average 35.2/100. Strongest factors in Damascus: healthcare and climate; weakest: internet.

### What is the cheapest city in Syria for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Syria yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Syria have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Syria without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Syria has the fastest internet?

Damascus, with a measured median download of 0.9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Syria?

Syria records 2.4 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 25th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/syria