Geographical position and population of Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelagic island country in the Indian Ocean. Its capital Victoria is about 1,500 kilometers east of mainland Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas regions of Mayotte and Réunion to the south; and Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago (the British Indian Ocean Territory) to the east. Population of Seychelles is 98,462 people [source]
Vaccination statistics of Seychelles
Seychelles uses two types of vaccines: SinoPharm® and COVISHIELD. Target is to vaccinate 70,000 people that is 71% of the whole population
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Vaccination campaign in Seychelles started on January 9, 2021 and till April 30, 2021 according to the official vaccination statistics 68% of the population have been vaccinated and almost 60% of population have been fully vaccinated. Estimated date when 70% of population would be fully vaccinated (possible only if current average vaccination rate for the last 5 days continues) is May 6, 2021. Seychelles holds the second place in Top countries spreadsheet by estimated COVID-19 pandemic end date at Covend.live.
Active COVID-19 cases in Seychelles
According to the Ministry of Health of Republic of Seychelles on April 29, 2021 there were 858 active coronavirus cases in the country [source]
Entry and stay conditions for travelers
Seychelles reopened its borders to international tourists from March 25, 2021
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All visitors must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72h of departure, complete Health Travel Authorization [source] , and have a valid travel & health insurance to cover potential COVID-19 related costs (quarantine, isolation, treatment). Entry/stay conditions will not be affected by COVID-19 vaccination status; but visitors are strongly encouraged to be fully immunized before travel
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Visitors have to stay in any certified tourism establishments, liveaboards or yachts. On April 20, 2021 the Public Health Commissioner of Seychelles issues some restrictions on entry to Seychelles. Travelers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are not permitted to travel to and enter Seychelles without proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Travelers from Brazil are not permitted to travel to or enter Seychelles. These measures do not apply to Seychelles citizens and permanent residents, who are permitted to travel and enter and must quarantine on arrival in accordance with Public Health Authority instructions
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