Moving to Sweden from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°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 Sweden.

Moved in 2022
3 ↑ 200% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to Sweden?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
SE
71.5

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
SE
3.6t

Sweden 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
SE
40.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
SE
88.0%

Sweden 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%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
SE
$64,200

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
SE
2.3

Sweden performs significantly better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

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

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Stockholm
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 69°/56°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 43°/36°F (6°/2°C)
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Month Victoria Stockholm
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sweden 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 Sweden?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

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

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At a Glance

SC SE
Population 97,017 10,483,647
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112