Seychelles
Paradise islands with a booming expat scene and workcation visa
69/100 FutureLife Score #76 FutureLife Index 2026
69/100
FutureLife Score
#76
FutureLife Index 2026
Save to board
$2,000
Comfortable/mo
8/10
Safety
7.2/10
Healthcare
#55
Happiness rank
Key Scores
69/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
8/10
Safety Index
7.2/10
Healthcare
#55
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank
Why people move to Seychelles
+Some of the world's most pristine beaches
+Workcation visa up to 12 months
+English widely spoken
+Low crime, politically stable
+World-renowned biodiversity
Island LifeRemote WorkLuxury
Culture & context
115 Indian Ocean islands, Creole-speaking, famously stable and prosperous. Tourism + tuna economy.
People, religion & languages
Population
~100K
58% urban
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French (all official)
Day-to-day English
High in business and tourism.
Religion
Catholic majority.
Catholic
76%
Anglican
6%
Other Christian
8%
Hindu
2%
Other
8%
Culture & etiquette
What locals value and what to watch for
Creole identityFamilyOcean cultureReligious harmonyStability
Do
- Use English or Creole greetings
- Try real Creole curry
Avoid
- Coral collection (illegal)
Pace of life
Very slow.
Expat-friendliness
Welcoming; tourism/offshore finance expat presence.
Holidays & food culture
Creole fusion - French + African + Indian + Chinese - built around fish and coconut.
Fish curryOctopus curryLadobBouillon brèdes
Mealtimes
Lunch 12:30–14:00, dinner 19:00–21:00.
Dietary norms
Seafood-led.
Major holidays
June 29
Independence Day
June 18
National Day
December 25
Christmas
Work culture & business norms
Working weekMonday–Friday
Hours08:00–16:00.
HierarchyModerate.
PunctualityFlexible.
Meeting stylePolite, personal.
Business attireSmart casual; suits in offshore finance.
Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$2,000/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$3,500/mo
Luxury lifestyle$7,300/mo
Single person, before income tax
AI affordability check
At $4,000/month remote income you'd have $2,000 surplus after budget-tier costs - saving 50% of your income.
Quick facts
LanguageFrench / English
CurrencySCR
Internet40 Mbps avg
EnglishHigh
Future Life Score69/100
Future Life Rank#76
PR pathModerate
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#80
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT20%
CapitalVictoria
Best airportsSEZ (Mahé)
Coastline491 km Indian Ocean
Population~100K
Avg temp28°C / 82°F
Visa options
Workcation VisaEasy
Tourist VisaEasy
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