Moving to Seychelles from Ireland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Ireland to Seychelles? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Ireland to Seychelles. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Ireland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
SC
6.6

Ireland 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

IE
$8,772
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
SC
38.2

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

IE
13.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
SC
7.2t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Ireland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.3%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
SC
10.6

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

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Victoria
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Dublin Victoria
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Ireland 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Ireland performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Ireland?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE SC
Population 5,275,004 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Irish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112