Moving to Seychelles from Chile

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chile to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
SC
6.6

Chile generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CL
18.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
SC
7.2t

Chile 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

CL
22.7
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CL
90.0%
SC
82.0%

Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
SC
$29,500

Chile 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

CL
79.8 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
SC
10.6

Chile performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Chilean Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Victoria
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Santiago Victoria
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.

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?

Chile 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 6.7 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Chile?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

CL SC
Population 18,430,408 97,017
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +56 +248
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131