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Repatriation from the Seychelles
Timeline, process, and documentation for bringing a loved one home from the Seychelles.
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Send us the detailsExpected timelines
How long does repatriation from the Seychelles take?
Timelines depend on circumstances. Here is an honest guide to what to expect.
Factors that can extend the timeline
- Seychelles has limited forensic pathology capacity; complex forensic cases may require body transfer to Reunion or South Africa for specialist post-mortem, significantly extending the timeline
- Seychelles Police Force investigates all unnatural deaths; Ministry of Health issues the export permit
- Small island administration is relatively efficient for straightforward cases but has limited capacity for simultaneously managing multiple complex cases
- Island dispersal: deaths on outer islands (Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Denis, Bird) require transfer to Mahe before documentation and export processing begins
Documentation
Documents required for repatriation from the Seychelles
All of these must be obtained before air transport can take place.
The process
Overview of the repatriation process from the Seychelles
Route guides
Repatriation routes from the Seychelles
Each route guide covers the documentation, timeline and process for one corridor from the Seychelles, written for the family at the receiving end.
We are here to help. Send us the details, any time
If your loved one has passed away in the Seychelles, please do not face this alone. Send us the details and we will explain what happens next and prepare a quote for bringing them home, wherever home is.
Reviewed by the Repatriate Service editorial team. Information sourced from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance, official embassy contacts, and professional repatriation experience. Facts last checked September 2026; page updated .
Sources: FCDO gov.uk · Embassy contacts: Seychelles · Frequently asked questions