Moving to Seychelles from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
SC
6.6

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
SC
82.0%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
SC
$29,500

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
SC
10.6

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Victoria
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Astana Victoria
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Kazakhstan 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?

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?

Kazakhstan 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 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Kazakhstan?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ SC
Population 19,398,331 97,017
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +248
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112