Moving to Seychelles from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
123 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy 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

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

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
SC
6.6

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
SC
38.2

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
SC
7.2t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IT
75.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
SC
$29,500

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
SC
10.6

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

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Victoria
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rome Victoria
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Italy 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?

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 Italy and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT SC
Population 61,095,551 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Catalan, Italian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112