Moving to Seychelles from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
718 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Philippines 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 Philippines to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
SC
6.6

Philippines 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

PH
$560
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
SC
38.2

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PH
92.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
SC
7.2t

Philippines 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

PH
7.6
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PH
53.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
SC
$29,500

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
SC
10.6

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.

Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Victoria
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Manila Victoria
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Philippines 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 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?

Philippines 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 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Philippines?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

PH SC
Population 114,597,229 97,017
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Filipino English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +63 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911