Moving to Seychelles from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
SC
6.6

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova 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

MD
58.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
SC
7.2t

Moldova 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

MD
24.4
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Moldova across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
1.6%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
SC
10.6

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

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Moldova without a visa.

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 Moldova and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Moldova 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 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Moldova?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 32.5 in Moldova. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

MD SC
Population 3,287,326 97,017
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Romanian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +373 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112