Russian visa for Seychelles citizens
A visa is NOT required for Seychelles passport holders visiting Russia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Seychelles citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Seychelles citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Seychelles citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Seychelles passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Seychelles, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Victoria: The Embassy of Russia in Victoria, Seychelles (Working hours: Close now)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Seychelles for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Seychelles traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Seychelles) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 237 | N/A |
| 2009 | 213 | -10.13% |
| 2010 | 223 | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 249 | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 282 | 13.25% |
| 2013 | 308 | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 324 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 337 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 246 | -27.00% |
| 2017 | 244 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 246 | 0.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Seychelles comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Seychelles is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi). This means Seychelles is 35601.89 times smaller than Russia.
As of November 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 146,124,935 more people than the population of Seychelles.
We have highlighted Russia & Seychelles’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Seychelles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 101,395 | 146.1 million more people live in Russia than Seychelles |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 56 | Russia has 186 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Seychelles. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 118 | Russia passport holders visit 40 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 23 | Russian hosts 219 more foreign missions than Seychelles. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Seychelles travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Seychelles visiting Russia in 2018 was approximately 246.
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