Moving to Seychelles from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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 Libya and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Libya 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

LY
4.8
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LY
46.2%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
SC
10.6

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Victoria
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Tripoli Victoria
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Libya

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

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 Libya and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Libya?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

LY SC
Population 7,137,931 97,017
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +248
Time zones 1 1