Moving to Belgium from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Belgium. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Seychelles to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
11 ↑ 38% vs 2022

people moved from Seychelles to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
BE
63.9

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
BE
7.3t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
BE
43.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
BE
91.0%

Belgium performs significantly better than Seychelles 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
BE
$63,600

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Brussels
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Victoria Brussels
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC BE
Population 97,017 11,847,338
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112