Moving to Seychelles from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Seychelles — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kenya to Seychelles. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Kenya to Seychelles, based on official data.
Who's moving to Seychelles?
Top countries of origin for Seychelles's foreign-born residents.
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Kenya
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Seychelles.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Seychelles performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Seychelles performs significantly better than Kenya across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Seychelles performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: 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?
Kenya 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 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Kenya?
Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
