Seychelles Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

SeychellesThis country’s passport is ranked No. 45 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score147

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
20208748
202111454
202214249
202314651
202414847
202514943
202614745
Population
134,959(2026 est.)
Official language
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Victoria
Currency
Seychellois rupee
Area
459 km²
Phone code
+248

Seychelles: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
26th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
13th out of 60 countries
Within-Language RankingFrench
7th out of 29 countries
Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
6th out of 57 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
51st out of 159 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
1st out of 54 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
13th out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
13th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaVisa-Free

Visa-free travel is available.

About Seychelles

Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa. The country consists of 115 islands, many with granite rock formations and lush vegetation. The islands are scattered across a wide area of the western Indian Ocean. The region is known for its tropical climate and diverse marine environment.

Daily life in Seychelles blends Creole, African, French, and Asian influences. The main island, Mahé, hosts the capital Victoria and the majority of the population. Local music, dance, and cuisine reflect this multicultural heritage. Social life often centers around beaches, markets, and community gatherings.

Seychelles is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth, and the United Nations. The country maintains a neutral and non-aligned foreign policy. It participates actively in regional Indian Ocean affairs. Tourism and fishing are central to its international economic engagements.