Moving to Singapore from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Singapore.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
SG
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
SG
1.9

Singapore performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
SG
26.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
SG
9.8t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
SG
37.7

Singapore 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%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
SG
$127,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Singapore 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
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
SG
1.6

Singapore 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

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Singapore
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Victoria Singapore
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Singapore

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

Singapore passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Singapore has 37.7 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 Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC SG
Population 97,017 5,921,231
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999