Seychelles
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Victoria
- Population
- 122,730
- 2025
- Area
- 457 km²
- Official languages
- Creole, English, French
- Currency
- Seychellois Rupee
- SCR
- GDP per capita
- US$19,449
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Seychelles allows dual citizenship in both directions: citizens may hold another citizenship, and no law may require renunciation as a condition of acquiring Seychelles citizenship.
Seychelles (Africa) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Retirement Destination Index — #16/198 (74.4/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #89/200 (71.8/100). The passport ranks #24/198 and reaches 167 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 72.6/100 (#52/199). On the entry side, 197/197 passports can enter Seychelles without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Seychelles.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity64.9
- Safety & Stability81.8
- Economy & Income80.3
- Education68.8
- Environment & Clean Water84.7
- Infrastructure98.3
- Digital Connectivity70.1
- Equality66.1
- Learning Quality67.5
- Educational Attainment85.7
- Expected Years of Schooling50.4
- Education Spending67.3
- Basic Access70.2
- Violent Crime83.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism87.4
- Law Enforcement & Order68.1
- Road Safety73.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes81.1
- Coverage & Access92.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities59.8
- Spending & Investment14.2
- Financial Protection63.7
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends85.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights73.8
- Political Stability87.4
- Institutions & Regulation63.6
- Financial Soundness53.8
- Monetary Stability93.8
- Freedom of Capital Movement75.0
- Education68.8
- Healthcare64.9
- Safety81.8
- Quality of Life76.0
- Cost of living71.8
- Passport77.7
- Passport77.7
- Quality of Life76.0
- Safety81.8
- Healthcare64.9
- Purchasing power & price stability50.3
- Education68.8
- Wealth Protection74.1
- Tax85.9
- Cost of living71.8
- Healthcare64.9
- Safety81.8
- Quality of Life76.0
- Tax85.9
- Wealth Protection74.1
- Affordable Prices62.4
- Price Stability93.8
- Purchasing power39.4
At a glance
Entering Seychelles
- Visa-free: 0 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 197 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 7/11 indices: Passport Index, Quality of Life Index, Healthcare Index, Wealth Protection Index, Family Relocation Score, Global Citizenship Score and Retirement Destination Index
- Above the regional median on 10/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Workcation Retreat Programme
Frequently asked questions about the Seychelles
What is the capital of the Seychelles?
The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria.
What is the population of the Seychelles?
According to the World Bank, the Seychelles had a population of 122,730 in 2025.
What are the official languages of the Seychelles?
The official languages of the Seychelles are Creole, English and French.
What currency does the Seychelles use?
The Seychelles uses the Seychellois Rupee (SCR).
Does the Seychelles allow dual citizenship?
Seychelles allows dual citizenship in both directions: citizens may hold another citizenship, and no law may require renunciation as a condition of acquiring Seychelles citizenship.
How strong is the Seychelles passport?
The Seychelles passport ranks #24 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 167 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Seychelles passport holders?
Holders of the Seychelles passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 45 destinations and need an e-Visa for 35. Full list: Seychelles passport page.
How many passports can enter the Seychelles without applying for a visa in advance?
197 of 197 passports can enter the Seychelles without applying for a consular visa in advance: 197 with an eTA.
What citizenship and residency programmes does the Seychelles offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in the Seychelles: Workcation Retreat Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in the Seychelles?
In the Seychelles, an application under Workcation Retreat Programme takes about 0 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in the Seychelles?
In the Seychelles, Workcation Retreat Programme requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in the Seychelles?
Workcation Retreat Programme can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is the Seychelles strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the Seychelles is strongest on the Retirement Destination Index (#16 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#89 of 200).
How does the Seychelles rank for quality of life?
The Seychelles scores 76.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #51 of 211.
Is the Seychelles expensive to live in?
The Seychelles scores 71.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #89 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the Seychelles?
The Seychelles scores 81.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #63 of 203.
How does the Seychelles rank for healthcare?
The Seychelles scores 64.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #64 of 192.
How does the Seychelles rank for education?
The Seychelles scores 68.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #71 of 191.
How does the Seychelles rank on taxes?
The Seychelles scores 85.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #33 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does the Seychelles rank for wealth protection?
The Seychelles scores 74.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #49 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
