Seychelles
Warnings and insurance
Presidential and parliamentary elections
Seychelles will hold presidential and parliamentary elections between 9 and 11 October 2025. Elections in Seychelles are generally peaceful. However, political tensions can rise during the campaign period. Stay away from political rallies and related activities. While these events are usually peaceful, minor clashes between supporters have occurred in the past. Large political gatherings can also disrupt local services and traffic.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2025-10-15 16:23
Removal of information about presidential and parliamentary elections between 9 and 11 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-10-08 16:45
New information about presidential and parliamentary elections between 9 and 11 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-18 16:37
New information about presidential and parliamentary elections on 25-27 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-02-03 14:39
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
2023-12-20 14:52
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-12-11 12:02
Removal of information about travel restrictions and the effects of heavy rainfall (‘Summary’ page).
2023-12-07 18:58
Lifting of the state of emergency and some travel restrictions (see ‘Summary’).
2023-12-07 07:47
Due to heavy rains and an industrial accident during the night of 6 December, a state of emergency has been declared on 7 December. (‘Summary’)
2023-08-14 11:06
Information about the decreased but continuing risk of piracy in the region (‘Sea travel’ heading on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 09:37
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-26 10:04
New information about hiking (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-15 10:20
Updated information that all visitors must complete a Travel Authorisation and new information about visas (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-12-02 15:47
Updated information on the opening of the borders to the Seychelles and the lifting of most other Covid-19 related restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-08-31 11:25
Updating information on the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor mass gatherings. (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-07-13 16:03
Updated information on the wearing of face masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-13 11:37
Updated information in the Summary, Travel in Seychelles, Accommodation and Public spaces and services sections (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-03-25 10:36
Updated information on entry requirements for children (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-24 11:05
Updated information on the requirement to provide proof of vaccination status for entry to Seychelles (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-23 10:00
Update to information on entry to Seychelles, including changes to testing requirements from 15 March 2022 (‘Entry requirements’ page)