Moving to Seychelles from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
SC
38.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
SC
7.2t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ER
22.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Victoria
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Asmara Victoria
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Eritrea?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER SC
Population 6,209,262 97,017
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +248
Time zones 1 1