Moving to Seychelles from Portugal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Portugal to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Portugal 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Portugal and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Portugal performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lisbon | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lisbon | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa FreeData: 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 Portugal and Seychelles.
Is Seychelles safe for expats?
Portugal 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 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Portugal?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
