Bengaluru
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles
No.12, Service Road, Domlur Layout, Bengaluru - 560071
Tel: +918025353533
Seychelles
High Commission of Seychelles, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mrs. Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche
High Commissioner
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony of 24 February 2023 (24 Feb 2023).National day
29 June
Independence Day. Next on 29 June 2027 (in 8 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Official website
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Contact details
- Chancery address
- E-9/9, Ground Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-41328987Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- seychelleshc.india@gmail.comSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-24114101Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9 am to 5 pmSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (seychelles.govtas.com)Source: Application centre linked from the mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Seychelles
Trade figures for 2023-24 and 2024-25, the main goods Seychelles imports from India, Indian companies in Seychelles, economic agreements and energy cooperation.
India's trade, investment and economic ties with Seychelles (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Seychelles: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Modi attends Seychelles 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles as Guest of Honour, the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Independence Day celebrations there. Indian armed forces contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took part in the national parade, and Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria.
Source: Prime Minister attends the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Independence of Seychelles (June 28, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Seychelles sign nine agreements including Extradition Treaty during Modi visit
The outcomes list nine MoUs and agreements, including an Extradition Treaty, an MoU on UPI deployment in Seychelles, an MoU on outer space cooperation and an MoU on preparations for the new Seychelles National Hospital. India handed over 500 MT of rice and 8500 MT of cement, and Seychelles joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 27 - 29, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Modi and President Herminie hold talks in Victoria; Modi addresses National Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks at State House in Victoria and released a logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. MoUs and agreements on UPI, health, space, extradition and a Line of Credit of INR 1250 crores were exchanged. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles.
Source: State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 28, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Modi arrives in Seychelles, hands over Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on a State Visit, his second visit to the country after 2015, and was received by President Herminie. He handed over the Fast Patrol Vessel Lespwar as a gift to the Government of Seychelles, along with 10 utility vehicles, 5 laser radial boats and 6 ambulances.
Source: Official engagements on the first day of the State Visit of Prime Minister to Seychelles (June 27, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Seychelles announce SESEL Joint Vision during President Herminie's State Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 and announced the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL). They agreed that Seychelles would join the CDRI, and Prime Minister Modi welcomed the decision of Seychelles to become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Source: India - Seychelles Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India announces USD 175 million package for Seychelles during President Herminie's visit
Seven MoUs were exchanged during the State Visit of President of Seychelles Dr. Patrick Herminie, covering pharmacopoeia, meteorology, culture, digital transformation, ocean services, civil service training and food procurement. India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million, made up of a USD 125 million Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grant assistance.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Seychelles (February 05 - 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Seychelles: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Seychelles: diplomatic relations and milestones
How diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles were set up, the main visits in both directions and the agreements signed, based on the MEA brief of June 2026.
Trade and investment
India's trade, investment and economic ties with Seychelles
Trade figures for 2023-24 and 2024-25, the main goods Seychelles imports from India, Indian companies in Seychelles, economic agreements and energy cooperation.
Development and cooperation
India and Seychelles: development partnership
India's development assistance to Seychelles, from ITEC training and lines of credit to community projects, health aid and defence and maritime security cooperation.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Seychelles
The Indian community in Seychelles from 1770 onwards, its size and occupations, and cultural events, awards and youth exchanges, based on the MEA brief of June 2026.
Practical guide
Seychelles in India: high commission, consulates and help
Contact details for the High Commission of Seychelles in New Delhi, its four honorary consulates, the national day, and the visa and flight information in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Seychelles
Seychelles also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; UPI and RuPay Abroad: Country-by-Country Status.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026.
Events
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Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Chennai
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles
62, Veerabhadran Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034
Tel: 044-43021122
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate of teh Republic of Seychelles
Woodburn Central, 2nd Floor, 5 A, Bibhabati Bose Sarani, (Formely, 5A Woodburn Park), Kolkata - 700020
Tel: 033-40105656
Mumbai
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles
Plot Number 478, 1st Floor, Road No. 13, Chembur, Mumbai-400 071
Tel: +91-22-25584360
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Seychelles
India has 2 offices in Seychelles, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Seychelles.
Questions about the High Commission of Seychelles
Where is the High Commission of Seychelles in New Delhi?
The chancery of the High Commission of Seychelles is at E-9/9, Ground Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the High Commission of Seychelles?
The register lists +91-11-41328987, and the email seychelleshc.india@gmail.com.
Who is the High Commissioner of Seychelles to India?
H.E. Mrs. Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Seychelles?
29 June (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Seychelles have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
Where can I find visa information for Seychelles?
On the official visa page: https://seychelles.govtas.com/en (Application centre linked from the mission website). Diplo found it on https://tourism.gov.sc/?p=7643 (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Seychelles relations?
Modi attends Seychelles 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour (29 June 2026). Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Seychelles as Guest of Honour, the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Independence Day celebrations there. Indian armed forces contingents from the Assam Regiment and the Indian Navy took part in the national parade, and Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.