Seychelles visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Seychellois Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Seychelles visa is granted to India citizens upon their arrival in Seychelles.
  • India citizens can live in Seychelles (under a tourist registration exercise at the embassy of Seychelles) for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Citizens of India are required to provide their international passports valid within the duration stay upon arrival in Seychelles.
  • An evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in the form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers.
  • Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
  • Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travelers arriving in Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
  • On the Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, India is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Seychelles.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Victoria, Seychelles is 10 hours, 5 minutes while from Mumbai is 4 hours, 25 minutes.
  • Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
  • Birds importation into the country is highly forbidden except the importation of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
  • According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
  • Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
  • Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year.
  • In Seychelles, the coolest months are in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months.
  • French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French.
  • The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
  • Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practiced by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
  • Seychelles society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children
  • Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice
  • The country has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sport can I do for leisure in Seychelles?

The most popular sport in Seychelles is basketball which has particularly developed in this decade.

Is Seychelles safe for visiting?

Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. However, there has been an increase in break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunist thefts against residents, expatriates and tourists but crimes are generally non-violent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Seychelles?

The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.

What type of fruits are found Seychelles?

Coconuts, mangoes, bananas, papayas, guavas, avocados, passion fruit, melons, jackfruits, starfruits, soursops, pineapples, oranges and grapefruits are found in Seychelles.

What is Seychelles' population?

The population of Seychelles is pretty small compared to other countries. However, this is expected as Seychelles is an Island. The population census as of 2017 rated Seychelles' population to be 95,843.