Justin Etzin’s story is inseparable from the Seychelles. Raised on these
islands, he spent fourteen years representing them abroad as Tourism
Ambassador and Consul General to the United States, and today serves as
Special Envoy to the President of Seychelles.
His ventures follow the same map. From Doctor 24/7’s medical network to
the Serenite wellness destination and the One Ocean, One Future
Foundation’s conservation work, each one is an investment in the islands’
future.
Scattered across the western Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is among the smallest countries on Earth and one of its most protected. Nearly half of its territory is set aside as national parks and reserves, home to giant Aldabra tortoises, the coco de mer palm and some of the last untouched coral ecosystems in the world.
Granite peaks on Mahé and Praslin give way to coralline outer islands, and the population, a Creole blend of African, European and Asian heritage, has built a culture as distinctive as the landscape.
No visa is required to visit the Seychelles. Travelers from every country receive a visitor's permit on arrival with a valid passport, return ticket and proof of accommodation, one of the most open entry policies in the world.
The islands sit outside the cyclone belt and stay warm year-round.
April to May and October to November bring the calmest seas, ideal
for diving and sailing.
World-class diving and snorkeling, sailing between islands, hiking Morne Seychellois, and beaches like Anse Lazio and Anse Source d'Argent that regularly rank among the best on Earth.
The Seychelles welcomes more than visitors. Foreign nationals can live and work in the islands through a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP), and the government actively encourages foreign investment in tourism, real estate, financial services and the blue economy.
A stable democracy, an English- and French-speaking workforce and the strongest economy per capita in Africa have made the islands an increasingly serious destination for international capital, something Justin knows firsthand as one of its most committed investors.
From round-the-clock healthcare to ocean conservation and a $250 million wellness destination, Justin’s work in the Seychelles is a long-term commitment to the place that made him.