Moving to Brazil from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Seychelles to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
37 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Seychelles live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Brazil 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
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
BR
15.7

Seychelles performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
BR
21.4

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
BR
2.3t

Brazil 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
BR
21.0

Seychelles performs better than Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
BR
$18,600

Seychelles performs better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
BR
13.3

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

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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Brasilia
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Victoria Brasilia
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Brazil 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 Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

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At a Glance

SC BR
Population 97,017 217,240,060
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190