Moving to Dominica from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Seychelles to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
DM
11.0

Seychelles performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
DM
11.6

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
31.6
DM
20.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
DM
82.0%

Seychelles performs better than Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
DM
$10,989

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
DM
33.3

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

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Roseau
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Victoria Roseau
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 20.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

SC DM
Population 122,730 65,871
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1767
Time zones 1 1