Moving to Seychelles from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Palau and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
SC
38.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
SC
$29,500

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
SC
10.6

Palau 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 Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Palau

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

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 Palau and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Palau?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

PW SC
Population 21,695 97,017
Currency United States Dollar ($) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Palauan English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +248
Time zones 1 1