Moving to Spain from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Seychelles to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Seychelles to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Seychelles to Spain.

Moved in 2018
5 ↓ 17% vs 2017

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
ES
44.8

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
ES
4.5t

Spain performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
ES
36.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
ES
94.0%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
ES
$46,400

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
ES
2.5

Spain 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

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Madrid
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Victoria Madrid
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Spain 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 Spain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Seychelles?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC ES
Population 97,017 47,163,418
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112