Moving to Seychelles from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Seychelles.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Pakistan to Seychelles, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
23 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
SC
6.6

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
SC
7.2t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
SC
10.6

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Victoria
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Islamabad Victoria
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Pakistan 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 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Pakistan?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

PK SC
Population 242,923,845 97,017
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Urdu English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15