Moving to Seychelles from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia 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 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CO
25.4
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CO
24.5
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia 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

CO
24.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
SC
7.2t

Colombia 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

CO
17.0
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CO
73.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Colombia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
9.6%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
74.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Colombia across all family life metrics.

Data: Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bogota Rain: 31.5 in/yr (799 mm)
61° / 45°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bogota Victoria
Jan–Mar 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bogota Victoria
Jan 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Colombia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Colombia.

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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 in Colombia.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Colombia?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 24.5 in Colombia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

CO SC
Population 49,059,221 97,017
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +57 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123