Moving to Seychelles from Russia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Russia to Seychelles? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Russia 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Russia to Seychelles.

Living there in 2020
97 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Russia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Russia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RU
6.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
10.6
SC
6.6

Russia 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

RU
$3,204
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RU
38.3
SC
38.2

Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

RU
39.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
SC
7.2t

Russia generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RU
24.8
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Russia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RU
3.3%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RU
72.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
6.4
SC
10.6

Russia generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.

Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow Victoria
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Moscow Victoria
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Seychelles

Visa Free
Russia passport holders can enter Seychelles without a visa.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Russia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Russia 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 6.8 in Russia.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Russia?

Russia 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 38.3 in Russia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

RU SC
Population 142,021,981 97,017
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Russian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +248
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112