Moving to Seychelles from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Turkey.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
SC
6.6

Turkey performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TR
$1,769
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
SC
38.2

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

TR
39.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
SC
7.2t

Turkey 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

TR
22.3
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Turkey across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
SC
10.6

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Victoria
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Ankara Victoria
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Turkey

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

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?

Turkey performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

TR SC
Population 83,047,706 97,017
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Turkish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +90 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112