Moving to Seychelles from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Liberia 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

LR
3.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SC
6.6

Liberia 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

LR
$233
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SC
38.2

Liberia 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

LR
60.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
SC
7.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LR
34.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

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 Liberia and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Liberia 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 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

LR SC
Population 5,358,483 97,017
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +248
Time zones 1 1