Moving to Seychelles from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
42 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Cuba 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 Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SC
6.6

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CU
31.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
SC
7.2t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
SC
$29,500

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
SC
10.6

Cuba performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Victoria
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Havana Victoria
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Cuba performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Cuba?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

CU SC
Population 11,008,112 97,017
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106