Seychelles visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Seychelles for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Seychelles for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Seychelles e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Seychelles visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Seychelles tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Seychelles.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Seychelles.
If you are looking for Seychelles visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Seychelles nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Consulate General of Seychelles in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate General of Seychelles in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Seychelles in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nice: The Consulate General of Seychelles in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now)
Seychelles visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Seychelles diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Seychelles from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42,502 | N/A |
| 2009 | 42,502 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 41,201 | -3.06% |
| 2011 | 42,068 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 44,671 | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 43,803 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 41,635 | -4.95% |
| 2015 | 43,370 | 4.17% |
| 2016 | 43,066 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 44,357 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 44,788 | 0.97% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Seychelles & France comparison
Seychelles's area is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 1190.34 times bigger than Seychelles.
As of October 2025, Seychelles's population is ~101395 people - 65,890,124 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Seychelles & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Seychelles | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 101,395 | 65,991,519 | 65.9 million fewer people live in Seychelles than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 267 | Seychelles has 211 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 118 | 143 | Seychelles passport holders visit 25 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 479 | Seychelles hosts 456 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Seychelles in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Seychelles in 2018 was approximately 44,788.
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