Moving to Uruguay from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
UY
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
UY
13.0

Seychelles performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
UY
46.3

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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
UY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
UY
2.6t

Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
UY
90.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Uruguay leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
UY
$30,700

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
UY
8.3

Uruguay 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

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Montevideo
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Victoria Montevideo
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uruguay has 33.2 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 Uruguay safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

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

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At a Glance

SC UY
Population 97,017 3,407,213
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911