Moving to Seychelles from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay 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 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
SC
7.2t

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

UY
90.0%
SC
82.0%

Uruguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
SC
$29,500

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
SC
10.6

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Victoria
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Montevideo Victoria
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Uruguay 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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Uruguay?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

UY SC
Population 3,407,213 97,017
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +598 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911