Moving to Seychelles from Gambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Seychelles — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Seychelles.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Seychelles performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: 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 31.6 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 Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Gambia?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 0.9 in Gambia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Gambia, the official language is English.
