Tanzania to Seychelles visa requirements

Visa-free

No visa is required for travel to Seychelles; a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival, but all travellers must obtain a Travel Authorisation (TA) before travel.

Last verified: 2026-02-09

At a glance

Max stay See requirements
Passport validity Passport valid for the period of intended stay.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket Valid return or onward ticket.

What Tanzania travellers need to know

If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Seychelles for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.

No visa is required for travel to Seychelles; a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival, but all travellers must obtain a Travel Authorisation (TA) before travel.

Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.

Passport rule: Passport valid for the period of intended stay.

Health note: Required only when a person has resided in or recently visited a Yellow Fever endemic country, or transited (airport only) in a Yellow Fever endemic country for more than 12 hours.

Travel Authorisation requirements and supporting documents can change; always confirm on the official Seychelles TA portal and with your airline before travel.

Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Tanzania to Seychelles.

Entry requirements

  • Seychelles states that although no visa is required, ALL travellers must apply for a Travel Authorisation (TA) when travelling to Seychelles.
  • Seychelles states a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival for the intended length of stay.

Health — Yellow fever

Required only when a person has resided in or recently visited a Yellow Fever endemic country, or transited (airport only) in a Yellow Fever endemic country for more than 12 hours.

Travel Authorisation requirements and supporting documents can change; always confirm on the official Seychelles TA portal and with your airline before travel.

How to prepare (Tanzania → Seychelles)

  1. 1

    Confirm Seychelles still lists Tanzania as visa-free for your travel dates.

  2. 2

    Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.

  3. 3

    Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.

  4. 4

    Carry proof of funds for your stay in Seychelles.

  5. 5

    Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.

Documents checklist

  • Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Seychelles
  • Proof of funds: Proof of sufficient funds (min $150/day).
  • Onward travel: Valid return or onward ticket.
  • Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-09), Tanzania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Seychelles. No visa is required for travel to Seychelles; a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival, but all travellers must obtain a Travel Authorisation (TA) before travel.

How long can I stay in Seychelles on a Tanzania passport?

Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Seychelles immigration guidance before travel.

What documents should Tanzania travellers carry to Seychelles?

At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Required only when a person has resided in or recently visited a Yellow Fever endemic country, or transited (airport only) in a Yellow Fever endemic country for more than 12 hours.

Where can I verify Seychelles entry rules officially?

Start with: Seychelles Department of Foreign Affairs — Travelling to Seychelles (TA + visa policy). Requirements can change without notice.

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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.