Seychelles
United States
United States visa for citizens of the Seychelles
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of the Seychelles apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Seychelles on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the United States in Port Louis1,742 km
John Kennedy Street, Port Louis
- Embassy of the United States in Antananarivo1,804 km
Lot 207 A - Andranoro - Antehiroka, Antananarivo
- 1,807 km
Measured from Victoria, US embassies and consulates are closest in Port Louis, Mauritius (1,742 km), Antananarivo, Madagascar (1,804 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,807 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Seychelles is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
US visas issued to citizens of Seychelles
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 146 | 103 |
| Student (F, M) | 12 | 18 |
| Exchange (J) | 9 | 8 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 3 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 23 | 17 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 63 | 51 |
| Total | 255 | 200 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 7.6% | 13.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 200 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Seychelles, the 183rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 52%, diplomatic and official visas 26% and student visas 9%. That is 22% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (255).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Seychelles received 46, 28% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 13.2% for citizens of Seychelles in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 7.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Seychelles anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Seychelles.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to the Seychelles
United StatesSeychelles Visa-free, 90 days Seychelles visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Seychelles to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Seychelles can stay in the United States
How long citizens of the Seychelles may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Seychelles apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in the Seychelles. Citizens of the Seychelles apply through a mission of the United States accredited to the Seychelles from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of the Seychelles
Canada and Mexico require citizens of the Seychelles to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to the Seychelles
US citizens can visit the Seychelles without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in the Seychelles?
No. The United States has no embassy in the Seychelles. The nearest US embassy is in Port Louis, Mauritius, 1,742 km from Victoria.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
US citizens can visit the Seychelles without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Seychelles enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.