Moving to Ireland from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Seychelles to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
11

people born in Seychelles live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
IE
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
IE
38.8

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
IE
6.0t

Ireland 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
IE
32.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
IE
97.2%

Ireland performs significantly better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
IE
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
IE
$131,592

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
IE
3.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017), Ministry of Finance (2016), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Ireland vs Seychelles

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Dublin
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Victoria Dublin
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Can you move from Seychelles to Ireland?

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in health coverage index. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC IE
Population 122,730 5,484,367
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112