Moving to Seychelles from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
SC
38.2

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
19.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
SC
7.2t

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Seychelles 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

AG
10.6
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AG
96.0%
SC
82.0%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
SC
10.6

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Victoria
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Saint John's Victoria
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°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 Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda 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 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG SC
Population 100,335 97,017
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +248
Time zones 1 1