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Seychelles

Seychelles
Republic of Seychelles
Exercise Normal Precautions in Seychelles. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated.

Exercise Normal Precautions in Seychelles. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Advisory summary
Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our travel guidance for Seychelles to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. The United States does not maintain a consular presence in Seychelles. Contact the U.S. embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius, if you need help in an emergency while in Seychelles.

Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution - Praslin, La Digue, and the outer islands

Exercise Increased Caution in Praslin, La Digue, and the outer islands due to health risks. Smaller islands like these lack medical infrastructure required to treat common traumas or illnesses. Patients must travel to the island of Mahé via boat or plane to receive care.

If you decide to travel to Seychelles:

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Seychelles.
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Seychelles.
  • Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
  • We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
  • Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage. Review our information on Travel Insurance.
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Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
Yes
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Hague Convention Information

The Republic of the Seychelles is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of the Republic of the Seychelles.

Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority of the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from the Republic of the Seychelles should contact the Central Authority of the Republic of the Seychelles to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in the Republic of the Seychelles who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact the Republic of the Seychelles’ Central Authority. See contact information below.

The Convention entered into force with respect to the Seychelles in October 2008. However, the Government of the Republic of the Seychelles has informed the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis that it is in the process of amending its laws in order to fully implement the Hague Adoption Convention. The Department will be gathering information on how these changes will impact intercountry adoptions between the United States and the Republic of the Seychelles. U.S. prospective adoptive parents who wish to adopt from the Republic of the Seychelles may encounter delays during this transition.

Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to the Republic of the Seychelles and the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis website for information on consular services. There is no U.S. Embassy in the Republic of the Seychelles; however, the U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius is also accredited to the Republic of the Seychelles.

U.S. Immigration Requirements

To bring an adopted child to the United States from Seychelles, you must meet certain suitability and eligibility requirements. USCIS determines who is suitable and eligible to adopt a child from another country and bring that child to live in the United States under U.S. immigration law.

Additionally, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States with an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.

Contact Information

The Republic of the Seychelles' Adoption Authority
Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs
Social Services Division (Court, Adoption, and Fostering Unit)
Unit House, Block C
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Tel: +248 4281832
Email: ajeannevol@gov.sc
corine.marie@gov.sc
shirley.adrien@gov.sc 
Website: https://www.socialaffairs.gov.sc/

U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles
4th Floor, Rogers House
John Kennedy Avenue
Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius
Phone: (230) 202-4400
Fax: (230) 208-9534

Office of Children’s Issues
U.S. Department of State
CA/OCS/CI
SA-17, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20520-1709
Tel: 1-888-407-4747
E-mail: Adoption@state.gov
http://adoption.state.gov                                                         

Last Updated: August 28, 2023

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Port Louis
4th Floor, Rogers House
John Kennedy Street
Port Louis, Mauritius
Telephone
+(230) 202-4400
Emergency
+(230) 202-4400,
press one (1) after the automated greeting
Fax
+(230) 208-9534
Email
PTLConsular@state.gov
Website
https://mu.usembassy.gov/embassy-vpp/port-louis/

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