Seychelles Islands

Сейшельские острова: помощь украинцам. Сейшельські острови: допомога українцям

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Recently, the level of crime in the Seychelles has increased, especially the number of robberies, robberies and thefts committed against foreigners. There is a threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and areas of the Indian Ocean adjacent to the islands.

It is mandatory to have a health and life insurance policy valid in the countries of the African continent, including with coverage of the costs of the treatment of COVID-19.

Prior to entry, a permit to enter the country must be obtained on the platform https://seychelles.govtas.com .

Mode of transit passage

The international airport is not a transit hub.

Regime of entry for citizens of Ukraine

The regime of entry for tourists and for private purposes is visa-free with a stay of up to 90 days, a visa is issued upon arrival, subject to the presentation of documents confirming the purpose of the visit. You may need to prove your financial ability to support yourself during your stay in Seychelles.

All passengers must carry a certificate of a negative PCR test for coronavirus, made 72 hours before arrival in the country, and a certificate of vaccination against coronavirus, made at least two weeks before travel.

Are there special conditions of entry and assistance for temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine who leave the country because of the war?

There is none

Information about assistance centers for temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine

Missing

Social security of temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine

It is possible in exceptional cases on an individual basis.

Medical assistance

Provided that you have a medical insurance policy, the coverage of which extends to the countries of the African continent.

Possibility of extending short-term stay and visas for citizens of Ukraine

Possible

Should we apply for official refugee status?

It is not recommended, given the limited possibility of social security and the difficulty of finding employment for foreigners

What entry restrictions apply due to the COVID-19 coronavirus and what documents must be presented?

All citizens over the age of 12 must carry a printed certificate of a negative PCR test for coronavirus, made 72 hours before arrival in the country, and a certificate of vaccination against coronavirus, made at least two weeks before travel. If the last vaccination took place more than 6 months ago, it is necessary to revaccinate with the third dose of the vaccine.

Crossing the border without a biometric international passport – yes or no?

No

What to do if the validity period of the foreign passport expires?

Contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia for its extension.

What to do if you have a child with you without a foreign passport?

Contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia to enter information about the child in the passport of one of the parents or a legal representative

Border crossing with pets

It is possible only for domestic animals at least 6 months old if they have been vaccinated against rabies, a certificate of the presence of antibodies and an international veterinary certificate. The importation of birds is prohibited.

Link to official information sources for temporarily displaced persons from Ukraine

https://ethiopia.mfa.gov.ua

Contacts Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Seychelles, address: Bois de Rose ave, Mahe.

Email: hcu.seychelles@gmail.com, contact phone +2482620199

+251903933040 – hotline for round-the-clock communication

In order to provide urgent consular assistance to citizens of Ukraine under the conditions of martial law in Ukraine, reception on consular matters will be carried out daily.

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