Moving to Seychelles from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Afghanistan to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
SC
6.6

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
SC
38.2

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
SC
7.2t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AF
18.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Victoria
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kabul Victoria
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Afghanistan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Seychelles?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Seychelles has 35.0 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 Seychelles safe for expats?

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF SC
Population 38,346,720 97,017
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +93 +248
Time zones 1 1