Moving to Anguilla from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Anguilla.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
AI
28.3

Seychelles performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
AI
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
AI
81.6%

Seychelles performs better than Anguilla across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
AI
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
AI
$12,200

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Anguilla leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Anguilla?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Anguilla can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Seychelles and Anguilla.

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

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

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At a Glance

SC AI
Population 97,017 18,741
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1264
Time zones 1 1