Moving to Seychelles from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kuwait 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

KW
0.2
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
SC
6.6

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KW
100.0%
SC
82.0%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
SC
$29,500

Kuwait performs better than Seychelles across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
SC
10.6

Kuwait performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Victoria
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kuwait City Victoria
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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 Kuwait and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Kuwait 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 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Kuwait?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW SC
Population 3,068,155 97,017
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112