Moving to Peru from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
PE
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
PE
12.7

Seychelles performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
PE
16.9

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
PE
2.0t

Peru 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
PE
11.7
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
PE
82.0%

Seychelles performs better than Peru 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%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
PE
$9,684

Seychelles performs better than Peru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
PE
11.0

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Peru vs Seychelles

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Lima
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Victoria Lima
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Can you move from Seychelles to Peru?

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 11.7 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 Peru safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Seychelles?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC PE
Population 122,730 34,576,665
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 105