United Kingdom visa requirements for Seychelloiss

Travel and visa requirements

Briton Visa is not required for Seychelloiss

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Seychelles can travel to the United Kingdom for a stay duration of up to 6 months without a visa.
  • Seychelles citizens travelling through the Republic of Ireland can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 3 months.
  • Travellers from Seychelles must have a passport valid for six months from the date of their arrival in the United Kingdom. It is recommended that this passport has at least two blank pages for entry stamp. 
  • Seychelles passport holders with amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency (including banker’s draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.
  • The importation of firearms and ammunition must be supported by an appropriate license/certificate and a permit. This permit can be obtained at the relevant police authority by a sponsor who is resident in the United Kingdom. 
  • The importation of anabolic steroids and certain other performance-enhancing drugs are prohibited unless they are imported by an individual for self-administration.
  • Visitors with a pet (cat, dog or ferrets) entering the UK must meet the rules of Regulation (EC) 998/2003 and Regulation (EU) 576/2013. This regulation is operated in the UK as the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS).
  • Seychellois visiting the United Kingdom would need a certificate of yellow fever vaccination. Tourists are also advised to undergo vaccinations of common illnesses.
  • Tourists must have a return back to Seychelles or onward ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover their expenses throughout their entire stay in the United Kingdom.
  • Seychelles citizens under the age of 18, hoping to travel to the United Kingdom must have a copy of their birth certificate as well as a signed travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Intending visitors can get to the United Kingdom from any international airport in Seychelles. There is an international airport in Victoria and Mahe.
  • Some of the airlines that fly from Seychelles to the United Kingdom are British Airways and Condor.
  • The travel duration from Seychelles to London, United Kingdom is 10 hours, 15 minutes.
  • The climate in the United Kingdom is temperate and humid, with relatively small temperature variations between winter and summer.
  • Transportation in the United Kingdom is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, taxis, trains, and domestic flights.
  • The most practised religion in the United Kingdom is Christianity, with  Catholic, Protestant, Baptist and Methodist as the major denominations. Other religions in the country include Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.
  • English is the official language of the United Kingdom. There is a various dialect of English in the country. Other prominent languages include  Welsh, Polish,  Indian and Pakistani.
  • Special delicacies in the United Kingdom include fish and chips, bangers and mash, Sunday roast, shepherd's pie/cottage pie, etc.
  • Tourists in the United Kingdom generally spend an average of 110 British Pounds per day.
  • In the United Kingdom, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time (GMT+1). Seychelles is three hours ahead of the United Kingdom.
  • The official currency in the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • Stonehenge, Tower of London, British Museum and Chester Zoo are some of the tourist sites in the United Kingdom.
  • Tourists are advised to be cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities while in Ghana.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to travel to the United Kingdom?

Tourists can visit the United Kingdom at any time of the year. The country's climate is relatively temperate and, in general, doesn't experience extremes during either summer or winter. 

Is the United Kingdom safe for tourist visit?

The United Kingdom is a safe country to visit. Rates of violent crime are low, and most tourists will never be bothered by safety concerns other than petty crime. The UK is ranked 33rd on the ranking of the world's safest countries.

What religion is predominant in the UK?

The most practiced religion in the United Kingdom is Christianity, with  Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, and Methodist as the major denominations. Other religions in the country include Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism, and Buddhism.

What is the official currency in the UK?

The official currency in the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.