Moving to Seychelles from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.1
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
SC
6.6

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
19.9
SC
66.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.6t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
11.1
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

OM
95.2%
SC
87.8%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
3.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$19,947
SC
$19,449

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

OM
80.2 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
8.3
SC
12.9

Oman generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Victoria
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Muscat Victoria
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Oman 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Seychelles has 31.6 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?

Oman generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Oman?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in adult obesity rate. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 19.9 in Oman. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

OM SC
Population 5,494,691 122,730
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +968 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 —