Moving to Seychelles from Barbados
What to Expect
Considering a move from Barbados to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Barbados.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Barbados generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2014–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Barbados (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.
Barbados passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Seychelles?
Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 31.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Seychelles safe for expats?
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.4 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Barbados?
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 29.6 in Barbados. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Barbados, the official language is English.
