Moving to Seychelles from Egypt

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Egypt 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
SC
6.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EG
$905
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
SC
38.2

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

EG
105.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
SC
7.2t

Egypt generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EG
10.8
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Egypt across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
SC
10.6

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

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Victoria
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Cairo Victoria
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt.

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?

Egypt 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 1.3 in Egypt.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Egypt?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

EG SC
Population 107,770,524 97,017
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +20 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122