Moving to Seychelles from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
SC
38.2

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
SC
7.2t

Nauru performs better than Seychelles 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

NR
9.3
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
SC
10.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Nauru

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

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 35.0 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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Nauru?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

NR SC
Population 9,811 97,017
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Nauru English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +248
Time zones 1 1