Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
TT
5.0

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
TT
41.9

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
TT
19.6t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
TT
79.0%

Seychelles performs better than Trinidad and Tobago 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%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
TT
$28,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
TT
15.8

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.

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

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Victoria Port Of Spain
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Trinidad and Tobago has 25.4 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 Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Seychelles?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

SC TT
Population 97,017 1,405,646
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990