Moving to Solomon Islands from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
SB
2.4

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
SB
0.4t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
31.6
SB
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
SB
29.0%

Seychelles performs better than Solomon Islands 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%
SB
1.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
SB
$2,086

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
SB
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
SB
16.4

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Honiara
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Victoria Honiara
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 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 Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Seychelles?

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SC SB
Population 122,730 838,645
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +677
Time zones 1 1