Moving to Seychelles from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
41.1
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.9
SC
66.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

HT
50.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
SC
7.2t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

HT
47.9%
SC
87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,694
SC
$19,449

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

HT
65.1 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
39.0
SC
12.9

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Haiti 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 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 Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 41.1 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Haiti?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 2.9 in Haiti. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT SC
Population 11,906,095 122,730
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 —