Moving to Seychelles from Thailand

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Thailand to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Thailand to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Thailand to Seychelles, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
242 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Thailand 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

How Thailand and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
SC
6.6

Thailand 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

TH
$1,067
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
SC
38.2

Thailand 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

TH
29.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
SC
7.2t

Thailand performs 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

TH
17.5
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Thailand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Thailand leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
SC
10.6

Thailand generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bangkok Victoria
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bangkok Victoria
Jan 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand.

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?

With 35.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Seychelles can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Thailand and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Thailand 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 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Thailand?

Thailand 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 9.3 in Thailand. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

TH SC
Population 69,648,117 97,017
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Thai English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +66 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191