Moving to Bahamas from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Bahamas.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
BS
16.2

Seychelles performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
BS
18.5

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly 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

SC
35.0
BS
20.5

Seychelles performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
BS
$32,000

Bahamas 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

SC
76.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
BS
12.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Nassau
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Victoria Nassau
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 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 Bahamas safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

SC BS
Population 97,017 355,608
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1242
Time zones 1 1