AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa Rules for Seychelles Travelers: Finland has updated its visa-free entry list, confirming that among African nations only Mauritius and Seychelles can enter without a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180 days) under Schengen conditions. US Immigration Policy: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, requiring some B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including many African states) to post a refundable bond of up to USD 20,000 before a visa is issued. Seychelles Housing Deal: NBCC (India) has signed a formal contract with the Government of Seychelles to build 1,008 affordable homes at Île Aurore (a project valued at about USD 75 million). Marine Tech & Conservation: A new global study warns that drifting tuna fishing gear (dFADs) affects more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, calling for tighter limits and better tracking. Tsunami Readiness: IOC-UNESCO trained facilitators across the Indian Ocean, including Seychelles, to strengthen local tsunami preparedness using the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready indicators. Crypto Event in Seychelles: Zoomex, based in Seychelles, will sponsor Coinfest Asia 2026 and host a side event in Bali, targeting traders and builders in Web3.
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