Moving to Kuwait from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
KW
9.2

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
KW
22.9

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
KW
23.7t

Seychelles performs better than Kuwait 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
KW
1.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
KW
100.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
KW
$50,800

Kuwait 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
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
KW
7.4

Kuwait performs significantly better than Seychelles 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Victoria Kuwait City
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.5 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 Kuwait safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

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

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At a Glance

SC KW
Population 97,017 3,068,155
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112