Moving to Seychelles from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Germany to Seychelles, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
85

people born in Germany 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
SC
6.6

Germany 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

DE
$8,826
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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

DE
15.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
SC
7.2t

Germany performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DE
45.0
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DE
91.0%
SC
82.0%

Germany performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
SC
10.6

Germany generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Victoria
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Berlin Victoria
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Germany 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?

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?

Germany performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Germany?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

DE SC
Population 84,316,622 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages German English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +49 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112