Moving to Seychelles from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SC
6.6

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
SC
66.0

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

LB
59.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SC
7.2t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LB
80.6%
SC
87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
SC
$19,449

Seychelles performs significantly better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
SC
12.9

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Victoria
Jan–Mar — 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun — 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep — 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec — 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Beirut Victoria
Jan — 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb — 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar — 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr — 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May — 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun — 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul — 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug — 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep — 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct — 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov — 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec — 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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 31.6 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?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

LB SC
Population 5,849,421 122,730
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —