Moving to Seychelles from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bangladesh to Seychelles, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
223 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Seychelles · UN DESA

Who's moving to Seychelles?

Top countries of origin for Seychelles's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SC
6.6

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SC
38.2

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SC
7.2t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BD
39.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SC
10.6

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Victoria
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Dhaka Victoria
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Bangladesh 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?

Bangladesh 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 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

BD SC
Population 165,650,475 97,017
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Bengali English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999