Moving to Seychelles from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
SC
8.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
SC
6.6

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
11.1
SC
66.0

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
SC
7.2t

Vietnam generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
23.7
SC
31.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

VN
84.2%
SC
87.8%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$5,066
SC
$19,449

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VN
74.7 yrs
SC
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
12.0
SC
12.9

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Seychelles vs Vietnam

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ho Chi Minh City Rain: 65.1 in/yr (1653 mm)
91° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ho Chi Minh City Victoria
Jan–Mar 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Ho Chi Minh City Victoria
Jan 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Vietnam to Seychelles?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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: 31.6 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?

Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Vietnam?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

VN SC
Population 101,598,527 122,730
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Vietnamese English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 —