Moving to Uganda from Seychelles
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Seychelles to Uganda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Seychelles to Uganda.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Uganda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Seychelles performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Uganda Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Victoria | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) |
Seychelles Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Uganda. To live, work, or study long-term in Uganda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uganda's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa Free
Uganda passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Uganda?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Uganda has 0.2 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 Uganda safe for expats?
Seychelles performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 9.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
