Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles abolish visas for short-term travel

On 2026-05-05, Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles were reported to have agreed on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for short-term stays of their citizens. The document was signed following talks between Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev and Seychelles Foreign Minister and Diaspora Minister Barry Faure in Bishkek. The agreement is expected to facilitate short-term travel, including tourist, business, and private visits.