France Follows Russia, the UK and Other Countries in Driving Consistent Travel Demand to Seychelles Throughout the First Nine Months of 2026

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France follows Russia, the UK and other leading European countries, particularly Germany, in driving consistent travel demand to Seychelles throughout the first nine months of 2026, supported by a strong base of returning international visitors and sustained interest in the island nation’s established tourism market. According to the Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and Germany collectively contributed 11,072 repeat visitor arrivals between January and September 2026. Germany led with 3,646 returning travellers, followed by Russia with 3,558, France with 2,307 and the UK with 1,561. All four countries remained among Seychelles’ ten leading repeat-visitor source markets every month, demonstrating their continued importance to the destination’s tourism industry. Although monthly arrivals fluctuated, the consistent presence of these markets highlights how repeat travel supports Seychelles’ international visitor base across different seasons.

United Kingdom Strengthens Seychelles Tourism With Consistent Repeat Visitor Arrivals Across Nine Months

The United Kingdom remained a dependable repeat-visitor market for Seychelles throughout the first nine months of 2026, contributing 1,561 returning travellers between January and September. British repeat-visitor arrivals reached their highest level in February, with 232 visitors, followed closely by April at 229. Although numbers moderated during May and June, the market recovered to 179 arrivals in July and maintained relatively stable volumes in August and September. Importantly, the United Kingdom appeared among Seychelles’ ten leading repeat-visitor source markets in every month, demonstrating its consistent contribution to returning international travel. These figures suggest an established base of British travellers making repeat trips to the island destination, supporting tourism activity beyond individual peak travel periods.

United Kingdom Repeat Visitor Arrivals – January to September 2026

Source: Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, Monthly Visitor Arrivals Bulletins, January–September 2026.

Germany Emerges as a Leading European Repeat Visitor Market Supporting Seychelles Tourism

Germany emerged as the strongest repeat-visitor source market among the four European countries examined, recording 3,646 returning visitors during the first nine months of 2026. The market began the year strongly, with 500 repeat arrivals in January, before surging to 711 in February and maintaining an elevated figure of 661 in March. Although arrivals subsequently declined, reaching 153 in June, Germany demonstrated a clear recovery during the third quarter. Monthly repeat visits increased from 284 in July to 345 in August and 377 in September. Germany’s continued presence among the leading repeat-visitor markets highlights its importance to Seychelles’ established tourism demand. The figures also illustrate how returning German visitors contributed to the destination across both stronger and quieter travel months.

Germany Repeat Visitor Arrivals – January to September 2026

Source: Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, Monthly Visitor Arrivals Bulletins, January–September 2026.

Russia Powers Seychelles Repeat Tourism With Strong Early-Year Arrivals and Sustained Demand

Russia played a prominent role in Seychelles’ repeat-visitor market during January–September 2026, generating 3,558 returning arrivals and ranking second among the four countries examined. Russian repeat visitors recorded the strongest individual monthly performance of the group, with 733 arrivals in January. Momentum continued through February and March, when 571 and 506 returning visitors were recorded, respectively. After a relatively stable April, volumes declined in May and reached their lowest level of 199 in June. However, arrivals rebounded to 331 in July before settling at 272 in August and 220 in September. Russia’s consistent appearance among the ten leading repeat-visitor markets underscores the contribution of returning Russian travellers to Seychelles tourism, even as monthly demand fluctuated during the reporting period.

Russia Repeat Visitor Arrivals – January to September 2026

Source: Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, Monthly Visitor Arrivals Bulletins, January–September 2026.

France Reinforces Seychelles Tourism Through Returning Travellers and Renewed Summer Arrivals

France continued to make a substantial contribution to Seychelles’ repeat-visitor market, generating 2,307 returning arrivals during the first nine months of 2026. French repeat visits rose from 251 in January to a nine-month peak of 491 in February, demonstrating particularly strong early-year activity. Following a decline in March, arrivals recovered to 323 in April before softening again during May and June. The June figure of 102 represented the lowest monthly total for France during the reporting period. Nevertheless, the market regained momentum in July, reaching 248 repeat arrivals, before increasing further to 315 in August. Although September recorded a decline to 156, France maintained its position among Seychelles’ leading repeat-visitor source markets throughout all nine months, reinforcing its continuing importance to the destination’s returning international visitor base.

France Repeat Visitor Arrivals – January to September 2026

Source: Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, Monthly Visitor Arrivals Bulletins, January–September 2026.

European Repeat Visitors Remain Important to Seychelles Tourism Performance

The combined figures demonstrate the continuing contribution of established European source markets to Seychelles’ international tourism sector. Germany led the four-country comparison with 3,646 repeat visitors, narrowly ahead of Russia with 3,558. France contributed 2,307, while the United Kingdom added 1,561.

Each country remained among the ten leading repeat-visitor markets every month from January to September 2026. However, their different monthly trajectories show that repeat tourism demand was not uniform.

Germany and Russia contributed the largest volumes, France recorded a notable recovery during July and August, and the United Kingdom maintained a comparatively stable returning visitor base. Together, these markets illustrate the role of repeat travel in Seychelles’ wider tourism performance.

Editorial data clarification: All country-specific figures in this report represent repeat visitors, rather than total tourist arrivals from the respective countries. They are drawn from the Top 10 Repeat Visitors by Country of Residence tables in the Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics monthly bulletins. The source data establish the volume and consistency of repeat visits, but do not independently establish the reasons travellers returned or their expenditure.

France follows Russia, the UK and other countries in driving consistent travel demand to Seychelles throughout the first nine months of 2026, supported by repeat visitors, established tourism connections and sustained interest in island holidays.

In conclusion, France follows Russia, the UK and other leading European countries, particularly Germany, in driving consistent travel demand to Seychelles throughout the first nine months of 2026, supported by a strong base of returning international visitors and established tourism connections. According to the Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics, these four countries collectively contributed 11,072 repeat visitor arrivals between January and September, with Germany leading at 3,646, followed by Russia with 3,558, France with 2,307 and the United Kingdom with 1,561. Their continued presence among Seychelles’ ten leading repeat-visitor source markets every month highlights the importance of established European travel markets to the island nation’s tourism industry. Although monthly arrivals fluctuated, sustained repeat visits helped maintain international visitor activity across different seasons. These figures demonstrate the value of returning travellers in supporting Seychelles’ tourism market, while future growth will depend on continued visitor interest, reliable international connectivity and the destination’s ability to encourage repeat holidays.