Moving to Seychelles from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Seychelles. 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 Equatorial Guinea to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
SC
38.2

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
59.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
SC
7.2t

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
0.1
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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 Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea 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 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ SC
Population 1,679,172 97,017
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +248
Time zones 1 1