§ 02 — jurisdictions

Seychelles

International treaties · All documents of the country

Treaties: 81 (party — 76, withdrew — 0, signed only — 5). Source: UN Treaty Collection (Depositary of the Secretary-General).

Party (76)

Treaty Adopted Participation Declarations and reservations
Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (19 June 2023) Jun 19, 2023
Sep 20, 2023 signature
Apr 13, 2024 ratification
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (7 July 2017) Jul 7, 2017
Sep 26, 2018 signature
Jul 9, 2021 ratification
Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (15 October 2016) Oct 15, 2016
Aug 20, 2019 acceptance
Paris Agreement (12 December 2015) Dec 12, 2015
Apr 25, 2016 signature
Apr 29, 2016 ratification
Minamata Convention on Mercury (10 October 2013) Oct 10, 2013
May 27, 2014 signature
Jan 13, 2015 ratification
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Declaration under article 30 (5)

“… in accordance with Article 30 (5) of the Convention, […] any amendment to an annex to the Convention shall enter into force for the Republic of Seychelles only upon the deposit of its instrument of ratifications, acceptance, approval, or accession with respect thereto.”
Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products от 12 ноября 2012 г. Nov 12, 2012
Jan 7, 2020 accession
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (19 December 2011) Dec 19, 2011
Sep 24, 2013 signature
Jun 7, 2021 ratification
Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (29 October 2010) Oct 29, 2010
Apr 15, 2011 signature
Apr 20, 2012 ratification
15 . International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (13 April 2005) Apr 13, 2005
Oct 7, 2005 signature
Dec 3, 2024 ratification
United Nations Convention against Corruption (31 October 2003) Oct 31, 2003
Feb 27, 2004 signature
Mar 16, 2006 ratification
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control от 21 мая 2003 г. May 21, 2003
Sep 11, 2003 signature
Nov 12, 2003 ratification
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (22 May 2001) May 22, 2001
Mar 25, 2002 signature
Jun 3, 2008 ratification
Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Jul 22, 2002 signature
Jun 22, 2004 ratification
Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Jul 22, 2002 signature
Jun 22, 2004 ratification
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Dec 12, 2000 signature
Apr 22, 2003 ratification
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (25 May 2000) May 25, 2000
Jan 23, 2001 signature
Dec 11, 2012 ratification
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict (25 May 2000) May 25, 2000
Jan 23, 2001 signature
Aug 10, 2010 ratification
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Declaration:

“… WHEREAS the age of majority in Seychelles is established at 18 years, under the ‘Age of Majority Act of 13th October 1980’;
WHEREAS the ‘Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles of 21st June 1993’enshrines the rights of minors in Article 31 where it recognises the right of children and young persons to special protection;
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 23 of the Seychelles ‘Defence Act of 1st January 1981’, no person who is under the age of 18 years shall be enrolled without the consent in writing of his/her parents or his/her guardians;
WHEREAS according with the same ‘Defence Act of 1st January 1981’whenever a member of the Defence Force is under the age of 18 years and was enrolled irregularly or in error without the consent required by the law of Seychelles, he/she shall be discharged at the request of his/her parent or guardian;
WHEREAS the Defence Academy of Seychelles admits children above the age of 15 only with the consent of their parents or guardians;
BEARING IN MIND that Article 3, paragraph 4, of the aforesaid Protocol allows each State Party to strengthen its declaration at any time by notification to the Secretary-General of the United Nations;”
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity (29 January 2000) Jan 29, 2000
Jan 23, 2001 signature
May 13, 2004 ratification
International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (9 December 1999) Dec 9, 1999
Nov 15, 2001 signature
Mar 30, 2004 ratification
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (17 July 1998) Jul 17, 1998
Dec 28, 2000 signature
Aug 10, 2010 ratification
International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (15 December 1997) Dec 15, 1997
Aug 22, 2003 accession
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (11 December 1997) Dec 11, 1997
Mar 20, 1998 signature
Jul 22, 2002 ratification
Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (18 September 1997) Sep 18, 1997
Dec 4, 1997 signature
Jun 2, 2000 ratification
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (10 September 1996) Sep 10, 1996
Sep 24, 1996 signature
Apr 13, 2004 ratification
Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks (4 August 1995) Aug 4, 1995
Dec 4, 1996 signature
Mar 20, 1998 ratification
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (14 October 1994) Oct 14, 1994
Oct 14, 1994 signature
Jun 26, 1997 ratification
Agreement to establish the South Centre (1 September 1994) Sep 1, 1994
Sep 30, 1994 definitive signature
Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (28 July 1994) Jul 28, 1994
Jul 29, 1994 signature
Nov 16, 1994 ratification
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (3 September 1992) Sep 3, 1992
Jan 15, 1993 signature
Apr 7, 1993 ratification
Convention on Biological Diversity (5 June 1992) Jun 5, 1992
Jun 10, 1992 signature
Sep 22, 1992 ratification
7 . United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (9 May 1992) May 9, 1992
Jun 10, 1992 signature
Sep 22, 1992 ratification
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (18 December 1990) Dec 18, 1990
Dec 15, 1994 accession
Второй факультативный протокол к международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах, направленный на отмену смертной казни организация объединенных наций от 15 декабря 1989 г. Dec 15, 1989
Dec 15, 1994 accession
International Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries (4 December 1989) Dec 4, 1989
Mar 12, 1990 accession
Convention on the Rights of the Child (20 November 1989) Nov 20, 1989
Sep 7, 1990 accession
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (22 March 1989) Mar 22, 1989
May 11, 1993 accession
United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (20 December 1988) Dec 20, 1988
Feb 27, 1992 accession
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (16 September 1987) Sep 16, 1987
Jan 6, 1993 accession
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (22 March 1985) Mar 22, 1985
Jan 6, 1993 accession
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (10 December 1984) Dec 10, 1984
May 5, 1992 accession
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (10 December 1982) Dec 10, 1982
Dec 10, 1982 signature
Sep 16, 1991 ratification
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Declaration under article 287

“… the Republic of Seychelles by virtue of this Declaration accepts the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea as per Article 287 (1) (a) of the UNCLOS as Seychelles’ choice of procedure concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention.”
Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) (10 October 1980) Oct 10, 1980
Jun 8, 2000 accession
Конвенция о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации в отношении женщин объединенных наций 1980 год от 18 декабря 1979 г. Dec 18, 1979
May 5, 1992 accession
International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages (17 December 1979) Dec 17, 1979
Nov 12, 2003 accession
Constitution of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (8 April 1979) Apr 8, 1979
Apr 21, 1982 signature
Apr 21, 1982 ratification
Vienna Convention on succession of States in respect of treaties (23 August 1978) Aug 23, 1978
Feb 22, 1980 accession
Agreement establishing the International Fund for Agricultural Development от 13 июня 1976 г. Jun 13, 1976
Dec 13, 1978 accession
1 . Convention on registration of objects launched into outer space (12 November 1974) Nov 12, 1974
Dec 28, 1977 accession
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents (14 December 1973) Dec 14, 1973
May 29, 1980 accession
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid (30 November 1973) Nov 30, 1973
Feb 13, 1978 accession
Protocol amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 (25 March 1972) Mar 25, 1972
Feb 27, 1992 accession
Convention on psychotropic substances (21 February 1971) Feb 21, 1971
Feb 27, 1992 accession
Optional Protocol to the Convention on Special Missions concerning the compulsory settlement of disputes (8 December 1969) Dec 8, 1969
Dec 28, 1977 accession
Convention on special missions (8 December 1969) Dec 8, 1969
Dec 28, 1977 accession
1 . Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (23 May 1969) May 23, 1969
May 29, 2026 accession
20 . Convention on Road Signs and Signals (8 November 1968) Nov 8, 1968
Apr 11, 1977 accession
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"In compliance with article 46 (2) of the Convention on Road Signs and Signals the Government of the Republic of Seychelles declares that [it] treats mopeds as motor cycles."
Заключительный акт конференции Организации Объединенных Наций по дорожному движению от 8 ноября 1968 г. Nov 8, 1968
Apr 11, 1977 accession
Факультативный протокол к международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах организация объединенных наций от 16 декабря 1966 г. Dec 16, 1966
May 5, 1992 accession
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (16 December 1966) Dec 16, 1966
May 5, 1992 accession
Международный пакт об экономических, социальных и культурных правах организация объецинениых наций от 16 декабря 1966 г. Dec 16, 1966
May 5, 1992 accession
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (7 March 1966) Mar 7, 1966
Mar 7, 1978 accession
Agreement establishing the African Development Bank от 4 августа 1963 г. Aug 4, 1963
Mar 31, 1977 withdrawal
Вступает в силу: 31.03.1977
Apr 20, 1977 accession
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes (24 April 1963) Apr 24, 1963
May 29, 1979 accession
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (24 April 1963) Apr 24, 1963
May 29, 1979 accession
Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes (18 April 1961) Apr 18, 1961
May 29, 1979 accession
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (18 April 1961) Apr 18, 1961
May 29, 1979 accession
Заключительный акт конференции Организации Объединенных Наций для принятия единой конвенции о наркотических средствах от 30 марта 1961 г. Mar 30, 1961
Feb 27, 1992 accession
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (10 June 1958) Jun 10, 1958
Feb 3, 2020 accession
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Declaration:

“- the Republic of Seychelles will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State; and
- [the Republic of Seychelles] will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under Seychelles national law.”
4 . Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery (7 September 1956) Sep 7, 1956
May 5, 1992 accession
Заключительный акт конференции Организации Объединенных Наций по вопросу об алиментных обязательствах от 20 июня 1956 г. Jun 20, 1956
Nov 1, 2004 accession
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Reservation:

"The Republic of Seychelles reserves the right, with respect to article 10 of the Convention, to restrict the application of the expression ' highest priority ' in the light of the legal provisions governing exchange control in Seychelles."
Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (28 July 1951) Jul 28, 1951
Apr 23, 1980 accession
Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (21 March 1950) Mar 21, 1950
May 5, 1992 accession
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (9 December 1948) Dec 9, 1948
May 5, 1992 accession
Convention on the International Maritime Organization (6 March 1948) Mar 6, 1948
Jun 13, 1978 acceptance
Constitution of the World Health Organization от 22 июля 1946 г. Jul 22, 1946
Sep 11, 1979 acceptance
Факультативный протокол к Конвенции о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации в отношении женщин от 6 октября 1999 г. —
Jul 22, 2002 signature
Mar 1, 2011 ratification

Signed only (5)

Treaty Adopted Signature
Arms Trade Treaty (2 April 2013) Apr 2, 2013
Jun 3, 2013 signature
Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (31 May 2001) May 31, 2001
Jul 22, 2002 signature
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (10 September 1998) Sep 10, 1998
Sep 11, 1998 signature
Agreement establishing the African Development Bank done at Khartoum on 4 August 1963, as amended by resolution 05-79 adopted by the Board of Governors on 17 May 1979 от 7 мая 1982 г. May 7, 1982
May 7, 1982 signature
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as amended by the Protocol amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 (8 August 1975) Aug 8, 1975
Feb 27, 1992 signature

Dates of signature and ratification follow the Depositary; declarations and reservations are given in English, as in the source. Denunciations and withdrawals are taken from the Depositary's notes; the date is the date of effect, or the date of notification when the former is unknown.