Citizens of the Maldives and Seychelles can now travel visa-free between the two archipelagos for short-term stays of up to 30 days. The agreement entered into force on May 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two Indian Ocean island nations.
Seychelles and Kyrgyzstan have signed a reciprocal visa-exemption agreement for short stays by their nationals.
In response to air travel disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East and an unusually high volume of ETA applications, Seychelles is temporarily adjusting the management of its electronic travel authorization system.
Previously exempt from the electronic travel authorisation requirement, travelers arriving in Seychelles by boat or cruise ship must now apply for an ETA before entering the archipelago. As expected, Seychelles is changing its entry formalities for passengers entering the country by sea. Until recently, only passengers arriving in Seychelles by
