Russian tourists keep traveling to Seychelles without visas

Press release on the entry into force of an agreement waiving visa requirements for short-term trips by citizens of Russia and the Seychelles Republic was published on the web site of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. The agreement between the Russian government and the government of the Republic of Seychelles waiving visa requirements for short-term trips by citizens of both countries, which was signed in Victoria, Seychelles, on September 2, 2015, will enter into effect on December 14. Under the Agreement, citizens of Russia and the Seychelles Republic holding a valid passport, including a diplomatic or official passport, and who have no intention to be gainfully employed, study or reside on the territory of the other state, are exempted from visa requirements and may enter, stay or transit the territory of the other state without a visa for a term of up to 30 days.