Moving to Gabon from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
GA
12.5

Seychelles performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
GA
4.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
GA
2.0t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
GA
3.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
GA
72.0%

Seychelles performs better than Gabon 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%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
GA
$19,800

Seychelles performs better than Gabon 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
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
GA
28.6

Seychelles performs better than Gabon 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

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Libreville
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Victoria Libreville
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Gabon 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 Gabon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 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 Gabon safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

SC GA
Population 97,017 2,340,613
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +241
Time zones 1 1