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Relief Fund for Seychelles „7th December Disaster Fund“

12.12.2023

10.12.2023 - In line with the announcement made by Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan following the disasters caused by heavy rains, flooding and landslide as well as the massive explosion in the Providence industrial area, a special relief fund named the „7th December Disaster Fund“ has been created for donors wishing to make financial contributions to repair the damage and rebuild the regions.

More information and international banking details can be found on the website of the Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles, State House: https://statehouse.gov.sc/news/6025/7th-december-disaster-fund-officially-launched

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New Czech Ambassador Miroslav Kosek on his first official visit to the Seychelles

05.10.2023

05.10.2023 - The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which also has jurisdiction over the Seychelles, is now headed by Mr. Miroslav Kosek. The credentials letters presented by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, at a ceremony held on 3 October at State House in the capital city of Victoria.

During his visit, the new Czech Ambassador also met with the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department of the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Vivianne Fock Tave, with whom he negotiated a General Cooperation Agreement between the Czech Republic and Seychelles. This should be an important step towards strengthening and deepening relations between the two countries and further expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, education, culture and technology. Among the topics discussed were new and existing collaborations in health, law and mutual legal assistance or higher education.

Modern touch screens will support learning in Grand Anse Praslin schools

14.06.2023

14.06.2023 - The intervention of Seychelles' Honorary Consul Jana Stefankova and the financial support of Mr and Mrs Machacek has enabled the donation of two interactive touch screens to the Grand Anse Praslin primary and secondary schools, which will greatly enhance the learning and teaching experience.

Jana Stefankova was thus the first Seychelles Honorary Consul to fulfil her commitment to the „District Adoption Programme“, which was introduced during last year's International Conference of Seychelles Honorary Consuls. A big thank you to the Machacek family who funded the purchase of the two interactive screens. Together with Jana Stefankova, they also watched the online broadcast of the ceremony in the presence of representatives of the Seychelles government, the head teachers of both schools, teachers, pupils and students, who prepared a rich accompanying programme for the guests.

Read the full article HERE.

Return to normal travel arrangements to the Seychelles

01.12.2022

01.12.2022 - With effect from 1 December 2022, all entry measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic have been cancelled. Now every non-citizen visitor to Seychelles must complete a digital Travel Authorization Form before traveling to Seychelles. This is mandatory under the Immigration Act. The digital form requires basic travel and stay information - flight itinerary, valid passport (valid for at least 3 months after return from Seychelles), selfie, proof of accommodation for the duration of stay, contact details and travel insurance (must cover all expenses related to any COVID-19).

The digital form can be found at: https://seychelles.govtas.com.
Current conditions of entry into the Seychelles can be downloaded HERE.

Current Conditions of Entry into Seychelles valid from 15.03. 2022

15.03.2022

15.03.2022 - With effect from 15 March 2022, the conditions of entry into the Seychelles are simplified. Fully vaccinated visitors (adults 3 doses of vaccine, children 12 to 18 years of age 2 doses of vaccine) and visitors who had COVID-19 disease 2 to 12 weeks before the travel no longer need to undergo a PCR test before departure to Seychelles (unless required by the airline). This obligation continues to apply only to unvaccinated persons who must show a negative PCR test (not older than 72 hours before departure) or an antigen test (not older than 24 hours before departure). Completing the Health Travel Authorization online entry form available at https://seychelles.govtas.com remains valid and is required of all visitors without exception (vaccinated as well as unvaccinated). In the Seychelles, it is necessary to comply with existing health measures - wear face masks, keep distances, avoid crowded areas, often wash your hands, etc.

Current conditions of entry into the Seychelles can be downloaded HERE.
Seychelles Travel Advisory for Visitors can be downloaded HERE.

More information at: http://tourism.gov.sc/covid-19-guidelines/

Seychelles entry requirements valid from 6.1.2022

11.01.2022

06.01.2022 - Seychelles entry requirements for tourists and residents updated by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Seychelles on 6 January 2022 can be downloaded HERE.

More information at: http://tourism.gov.sc/covid-19-guidelines/