Moving to Seychelles from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from British Virgin Islands to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
SC
9.3

British Virgin Islands performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VG
2.3t
SC
7.2t

British Virgin Islands 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

VG
21.8
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
SC
$29,500

British Virgin Islands performs better than Seychelles across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VG
79.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
SC
10.6

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between British Virgin Islands 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter British Virgin Islands 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?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VG SC
Population 38,632 97,017
Currency United States Dollar ($) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +248
Time zones 1 1