Moving to Seychelles from Guam

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
SC
9.3

Guam performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
SC
7.2t

Guam 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

GU
1.8
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GU
5.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
SC
$29,500

Guam 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

GU
77.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
SC
10.6

Guam generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Guam

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

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?

Guam performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU SC
Population 169,086 97,017
Currency United States Dollar ($) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +248
Time zones 1 1