VICTORIA, Seychelles — Seychelles has once again secured the top spot in the 2024 African Visa Openness Index, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s most welcoming destinations for African travellers. The island nation remains one of the only countries in the world to offer visa-free entry to all nationalities, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in seamless travel facilitation.
The index, compiled by the African Development Bank, measures the openness of a country’s visa policy, taking into account both visa-free access and the ease of obtaining visas or travel authorisations. Seychelles’ robust system has been instrumental in ensuring the country’s top ranking in visa openness, reflecting its commitment to simplifying travel for visitors while maintaining strong border security.
By introducing the Seychelles Electronic Border System (SEBS), the country has positioned itself as a key player in the international tourism industry. The Travel Authorisation process also helps Seychelles monitor visitor trends, manage security risks and better allocate resources, contributing to a more sustainable and secure tourism industry. Travellers interviewed praised the user-friendly system, with one Kenyan visitor describing the process as ‘straight forward’ and a South African visitor calling the experience ‘great, user-friendly and efficient’.
