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Seychelles

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Seychelles

Seychelles trades Western cost of living for island life at half the price—zero malaria, English-speaking, and a quality of life index that rivals developed nations.

CLIMATE
29°C avg · 2500h sun/yr
CURRENCY
SCR
LANGUAGE
Seychellois Creole
SAFETY
Safe
#1 globally · Safety index 55/100
COST OF LIVING
High cost
Cost index 67/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+4
UTC+4

What it's like to live in Seychelles

Seychelles is an archipelagic nation located in the Indian Ocean, situated off the eastern coast of Africa. Comprised of 115 islands, this small island state is known for its extraordinary natural beauty, with pristine beaches, lush tropical landscap...


Cost of living
vs EU Average43% higher than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
SCR13,500Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
SCR218Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
SCR29.74Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
SCR11.39One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Seychelles operates a universal public healthcare system, primarily funded by the government, offering free primary care to citizens and legal residents.
  • Expats with residence permits and employment can access the public system, but comprehensive international private insurance, including medical evacuation, is highly recommended due to limited specialized services.
  • Medical facilities are concentrated on Mahé, with the Seychelles Hospital (formerly Victoria Hospital) serving as the main public referral center.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Seychelles is a visa-free destination for citizens of all countries except Kosovo nationals, who are denied entry. All travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the official Seychelles Electronic Border System (SEBS) website (seychelles.govtas.com) or app before departure, up to 30 days in advance. The standard ETA fee is €10 (processed within 24 hours), with premium options at €30 (6 hours) or €70 (60 minutes). Upon arrival, a free Visitor's Permit is issued for 90 days, extendable in...

Visa-free entry: 30 days
Digital Nomad Visa: 15 years
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.