Seychelles visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Seychelles for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Seychelles for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Seychelles e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Seychelles visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Seychelles tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Seychelles nearest your place of residence.
- Seattle: The Consulate General of Seychelles in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 27 minutes)
Seychelles visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Seychelles diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Seychelles from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,098 | N/A |
| 2009 | 5,856 | -3.97% |
| 2010 | 6,279 | 7.22% |
| 2011 | 6,098 | -2.88% |
| 2012 | 6,339 | 3.95% |
| 2013 | 6,279 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 5,977 | -4.81% |
| 2015 | 6,038 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 5,856 | -3.01% |
| 2017 | 6,158 | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 5,796 | -5.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Seychelles & United States comparison
Seychelles's area is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 19885.70 times bigger than Seychelles.
As of October 2025, Seychelles's population is ~101395 people - 340,665,834 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Seychelles & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Seychelles | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 101,395 | 340,767,229 | 340.7 million fewer people live in Seychelles than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 273 | Seychelles has 217 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 118 | 134 | Seychelles passport holders visit 16 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 1147 | Seychelles hosts 1124 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Seychelles in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Seychelles in 2018 was approximately 5,796.
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