Moving to Italy from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Seychelles to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
9 ↓ 31% vs 2022

people moved from Seychelles to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
IT
5.1t

Italy 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
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
IT
75.0%

Seychelles performs better than Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
IT
$52,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
IT
3.2

Italy generally does better on family life, though Seychelles 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Rome
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Victoria Rome
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Seychelles?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC IT
Population 97,017 61,095,551
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112