Seychelles visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Seychelles for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Seychelles for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Seychelles e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Seychelles visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Seychelles tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian 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 Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Seychelles nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Honorary Consulate of in Tokyo, ~ 3744.58 kilometers (2326.77 mi) away from Moscow, Russia. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 27 minutes).
- Umea: The Consulate General of in Umea, ~ 4024.35 kilometers (2500.61 mi) away from Moscow, Russia. (Working hours: Close now).
Seychelles visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Seychelles diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Seychelles from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13,059 | N/A |
| 2009 | 13,322 | 2.01% |
| 2010 | 13,718 | 2.97% |
| 2011 | 13,718 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 12,531 | -8.65% |
| 2013 | 13,850 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 12,531 | -9.52% |
| 2015 | 12,222 | -2.47% |
| 2016 | 11,465 | -6.19% |
| 2017 | 13,191 | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 13,718 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Seychelles & Russia comparison
Seychelles's area is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 35601.89 times bigger than Seychelles.
As of October 2025, Seychelles's population is ~101395 people - 146,124,935 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Seychelles & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Seychelles | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 101,395 | 146,226,330 | 146.1 million fewer people live in Seychelles than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 242 | Seychelles has 186 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 118 | 78 | Seychelles passport holders can visit 40 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 242 | Seychelles hosts 219 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Seychelles in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Seychelles in 2018 was approximately 13,718.
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