Moving to Seychelles from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
SC
7.2t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DM
81.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
SC
10.6

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Victoria
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Roseau Victoria
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Dominica 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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Dominica?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

DM SC
Population 74,629 97,017
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +248
Time zones 1 1