Moving to Seychelles from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
SC
7.2t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Seychelles 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

KN
47.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
SC
82.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
SC
$29,500

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
SC
10.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN SC
Population 54,488 97,017
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +248
Time zones 1 1