Seychelles is a visa-free country, but all travelers must obtain a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before boarding.
Last verified: 2026-02-10
At a glance
Entry requirements
- No visa is required, but an official Travel Authorisation (TA) must be obtained through the Seychelles Electronic Border System (seychelles.govtas.com).
- The TA should be applied for between 10 days and 3 hours before departure.
- A visitor's permit is issued on arrival, initially valid for up to 3 months.
Stay
Visitor's permit is valid for 3 months and can be extended for a fee up to 12 months in total.
Passport
Passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the country of origin.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from or transiting through an endemic area (including CAR).
There is a processing fee for the Travel Authorisation (approx. EUR 10.90 for standard processing).
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Sources
- Seychelles Electronic Border System — Travel Authorisation
- Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism — Entry Requirements
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.