Moving to Seychelles from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Seychelles. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
295 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
SC
6.6

United Kingdom performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
SC
7.2t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
SC
82.0%

United Kingdom performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
SC
10.6

United Kingdom performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Victoria
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month London Victoria
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to United Kingdom?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 60°F in London. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

GB SC
Population 67,791,400 97,017
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +248
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999