Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Seychelles to Micronesia, Federated States of — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
FM
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
FM
14.1

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
FM
9.6

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
FM
0.0t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
FM
40.0%

Seychelles performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of 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%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
FM
$3,800

Seychelles performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
FM
21.9

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Micronesia, Federated States of?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Micronesia, Federated States of has 5.7 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 Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC FM
Population 97,017 101,009
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +691
Time zones 1 2