Moving to Seychelles from Nepal

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nepal to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Nepal to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nepal to Seychelles.

Living there in 2020
177 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Nepal live in Seychelles · UN DESA

Who's moving to Seychelles?

Top countries of origin for Seychelles's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Nepal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
SC
6.6

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
SC
38.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
SC
7.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
SC
35.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NP
52.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
SC
10.6

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

KathmanduRain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77°/53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKathmanduVictoria
Jan–Mar69°/40°F (21°/4°C)87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun82°/59°F (28°/15°C)87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep82°/67°F (28°/19°C)84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec73°/46°F (23°/8°C)87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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MonthKathmanduVictoria
Jan64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Nepal?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

NP SC
Population30,666,59897,017
CurrencyNepalese Rupee (NPR)Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
LanguagesNepaliEnglish, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+977+248
Time zones11
Emergency number100