Moving to Seychelles from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cayman Islands to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cayman Islands to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cayman Islands and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
SC
9.3

Cayman 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

KY
5.0t
SC
7.2t

Cayman 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

KY
58.7
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
SC
82.0%

Cayman Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
4.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
SC
$29,500

Cayman Islands 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

KY
82.0 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
SC
10.6

Cayman Islands generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Tourism and Development, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cayman 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 Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Cayman 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?

With 35.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Seychelles can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cayman Islands and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Cayman Islands performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

KY SC
Population 64,309 97,017
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1345 +248
Time zones 1 1