Moving to Seychelles from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belgium to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Belgium to Seychelles.

Living there in 2020
37 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Belgium 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

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
SC
6.6

Belgium performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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

BE
15.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
SC
7.2t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
SC
82.0%

Belgium performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
SC
$29,500

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
SC
10.6

Belgium performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Victoria
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Brussels Victoria
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Belgium 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 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?

Belgium performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Belgium?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE SC
Population 11,847,338 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Dutch, French, German English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112