Moving to Gibraltar from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
GI
16.1t

Seychelles performs better than Gibraltar 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
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Seychelles 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%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Seychelles 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
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
GI
6.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gibraltar has 70.2 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 Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

SC GI
Population 97,017 29,573
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +350
Time zones 1 1