Moving to Seychelles from Gabon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gabon to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

GA
53.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
SC
7.2t

Gabon 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

GA
3.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
SC
10.6

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Victoria
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Libreville Victoria
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°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 Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Gabon

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

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?

With 35.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Seychelles can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gabon and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Gabon?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

GA SC
Population 2,340,613 97,017
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +248
Time zones 1 1