Moving to Seychelles from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
143 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Indonesia 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 Indonesia and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
SC
6.6

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
SC
38.2

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

ID
58.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
SC
7.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ID
62.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
SC
10.6

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Victoria
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Jakarta Victoria
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

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 35.0 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 Indonesia and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

ID SC
Population 277,329,163 97,017
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Indonesian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +248
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112