Moving to Seychelles from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Somalia to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Somalia to Seychelles, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
63 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Somalia live in Seychelles · UN DESA

Who's moving to Seychelles?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
SC
38.2

Somalia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

SO
64.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
SC
7.2t

Somalia generally does better on environment, though Seychelles 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

SO
0.7
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Somalia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
SC
10.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Victoria
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Mogadishu Victoria
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Somalia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Somalia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Somalia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Seychelles?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Seychelles has 35.0 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 Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Somalia?

Somalia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO SC
Population 12,386,248 97,017
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, Somali English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +252 +248
Time zones 1 1