Moving to Seychelles from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Seychelles.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
27 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Uganda 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 Uganda to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
SC
6.6

Uganda 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

UG
$139
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
SC
38.2

Uganda 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

UG
60.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
SC
7.2t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

UG
10.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
SC
10.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Victoria
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kampala Victoria
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°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 Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Uganda 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?

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?

Uganda 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 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG SC
Population 46,205,893 97,017
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, Swahili English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999