Moving to Seychelles from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
SC
6.6

Syria generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
SC
7.2t

Syria 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

SY
7.3
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SY
46.6%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
SC
10.6

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Victoria
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Damascus Victoria
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Syria

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Syria?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

SY SC
Population 21,563,800 97,017
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +248
Time zones 1 1