Moving to Seychelles from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
SC
6.6

Israel performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IL
15.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
SC
7.2t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IL
90.0%
SC
82.0%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
SC
$29,500

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
SC
10.6

Israel performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Victoria
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Jerusalem Victoria
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Israel?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL SC
Population 8,914,885 97,017
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100