Moving to Seychelles from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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0.0
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8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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17.9
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6.6

Tuvalu 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

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$1,671
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$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

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13.5
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66.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

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0.0t
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7.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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4.5
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31.6
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

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81.2%
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87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

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$6,041
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$19,449
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2018

share of people below the poverty line

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26.3%
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25.3%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

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67.3 yrs
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76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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16.5
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12.9

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

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 31.6 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?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Tuvalu?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

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Population 9,492 122,730
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +248
Time zones 1 1