Moving to Seychelles from France

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
242 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in France 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 France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.3
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
SC
6.6

France performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FR
32.8
SC
66.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FR
10.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FR
4.0t
SC
7.2t

France performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
48.9
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FR
88.7%
SC
87.8%

France performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$48,986
SC
$19,449

France generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FR
83.0 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.4
SC
12.9

France performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017), Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Seychelles vs France

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paris Victoria
Jan–Mar 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Paris Victoria
Jan 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Météo-France Météo-France, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Can you move from France to Seychelles?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Seychelles

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Seychelles without a visa.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter France 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 31.6 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?

France performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in France.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to France?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 32.8 in France. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

FR SC
Population 68,720,337 122,730
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +33 +248
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112 —