Egypt to Seychelles visa requirements
Seychelles is visa-free but requires an online travel authorisation before departure; Egyptian passport holders should apply for the Electronic Border System (ETA) and meet entry conditions to receive a visitor’s permit on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Egypt travellers need to know
If you hold a Egypt passport and plan to visit Seychelles for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Seychelles is visa-free but requires an online travel authorisation before departure; Egyptian passport holders should apply for the Electronic Border System (ETA) and meet entry conditions to receive a visitor’s permit on arrival.
Plan your trip around a stay of about 90 days, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Seychelles, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Admission is subject to meeting entry conditions and immigration discretion on arrival. Always complete the official travel authorisation requirements before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Egypt to Seychelles.
Entry requirements
Admission is subject to meeting entry conditions and immigration discretion on arrival. Always complete the official travel authorisation requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Egypt → Seychelles)
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Confirm Egypt passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Seychelles.
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Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
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Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
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Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Egypt passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Seychelles
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Seychelles?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Egypt travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Seychelles. Seychelles is visa-free but requires an online travel authorisation before departure; Egyptian passport holders should apply for the Electronic Border System (ETA) and meet entry conditions to receive a visitor’s permit on arrival.
How long can I stay in Seychelles on a Egypt passport?
Guidance commonly allows stays up to 90 days for tourism, subject to the stamp, visa, or authorisation you receive.
What documents should Egypt travellers carry to Seychelles?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Seychelles entry rules officially?
Start with: Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status — Visiting Seychelles; Visa requirements for Egyptian citizens (secondary source). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Seychelles Immigration and Civil Status — Visiting Seychelles
- Visa requirements for Egyptian citizens (secondary source)
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.