Moving to Luxembourg from Seychelles

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Seychelles to Luxembourg. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Seychelles to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2017
1

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
LU
29.9

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
LU
10.6t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
LU
38.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Seychelles 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
LU
$132,400

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Victoria Luxembourg
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Seychelles and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC LU
Population 97,017 650,364
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112