Moving to Seychelles from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India to Seychelles.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from India to Seychelles, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
6,628 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in India 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
SC
6.6

India generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.2
SC
66.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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

IN
83.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
SC
7.2t

India 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

IN
3.1
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

IN
70.0%
SC
87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$2,702
SC
$19,449

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IN
72.2 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
23.3
SC
12.9

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Government of India (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Victoria
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Delhi Victoria
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting India

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

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 31.6 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 India and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

India generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to India?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 7.2 in India. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN SC
Population 1,463,865,525 122,730
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —