Welcome to High Commission of India, Victoria-Mahe (Seychelles) (2024)

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Who is the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Seychelles? ›

Welcome to High Commission of India, Victoria-Mahe (Seychelles) Shri Kartik Pande is a career diplomat belonging to the 2004 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). He received training in the erstwhile Foreign Service Institute from 2004 - 2006 and learnt the French language at Paris from 2006-2007.

To obtain free e-Visa with a maximum of 3 months validity, please log on to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html and click on the Tab/Heading "e-Visa". It's a three-step process involving (i) Application online,(ii) Receive e-Visa at your email ID and (iii) Fly to India with Passport and printout of e-Visa.

Presently Ambassador Claude Morel is the most senior Ambassador and has been serving in that capacity for over 25 years. Below is the current cohort of Ambassadors of the Republic in order of seniority.

An Indian national travelling to Seychelles is not required to get a visa because Seychelles is a visa-free nation. As a result, Indian nationals do not need to pay any Seychelles tourist visa fees.

The Seychelles president, who is head of state and head of government, is elected by popular vote for a five-year term of office. The cabinet is presided over and appointed by the president, subject to the approval of a majority of the legislature. As of 2023, the president is Wavel Ramkalawan.

Embarking on a journey to Seychelles from India involves various expenses. On average, a 7-day trip for two people can cost around Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000.

Seychelles is a visa-free country, which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel except for passport holder from Kosovo as Seychelles does not recognized the State of Kosovo therefore entry will not be permitted.

The best time to visit the Seychelles is between April and May, or October and November, as these are the calmer periods between the two trade winds which hit the island each year. The northwest trade wind blows from November to March and the southeast wind from May to September.

Visas: Seychelles is a visa-free country, however, a visitor's permit will be obtained upon arrival if you meet certain criteria and can show: a valid return or onward ticket for duration of the visit; confirmed accommodation, OR invitation letter, if staying with friends or relatives; and.

What documents do I need to enter the Seychelles? ›

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Wavel Ramkalawan (born 15 March 1959) is a Seychellois politician and Anglican priest who has been serving as the President of Seychelles since 26 October 2020. Ramkalawan was an opposition MP from 1993 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020.

On 26th October 2020, the opposition took power in the Seychelles for the first time since 1977, following its victory in the presidential election. Anglican priest Wavel Ramkalawan defeated President Danny Faure by 54.9% to 43.5%. The election of the National Assembly was held on the 22-24 October 2020.

President of India is the head of the Indian Republic.

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